SAP Specialist

Texas Health and Human Services; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 45,694 - 66,081; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Rehabilitation Teacher III to provide highly structured programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the Richmond SSLC. The role emphasizes education, vocation training and independence, with a focus on active treatment and progress documentation.

The position requires a Master's in rehabilitation or related field, plus relevant experience; it includes daytime hours, safety training, and collaboration with IDT

Qualifications

• Master's degree in rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, social work, education, or related field.
• One year of work experience in rehabilitation services.
• Bachelor's degree with two years of rehab experience; four years with high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Attends regular shifts; may rotate, overtime per policy.
• Performs highly complex rehab therapy activities for education, vocation, and independent living.
• Develops lesson content, training aids, manuals, and returns demonstrations.
• Documents progress and analyzes training effectiveness in EMR monthly.
• Escalates safety concerns; uses verbal de-escalation and restraints when needed.
• Communicates status via reports and attends ISP/ISP-A meetings.

Skills

IDD standards

Education/training

Documentation in EMR

Crisis de-escalation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in rehabilitation/related field

One year rehab services experience

Bachelor's degree in rehab/related field with two years experience

High school diploma with four years rehab experience

Job description

Job Title

Rehabilitation Teacher III

Functional Title

SAP Specialist

Agency

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Department

Professional Supervision

Posting Audience

Internal and External

Salary Range

$4,094.50 - $5,921.25 per month

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Salary Group

TEXAS-B-18

Shift

Day

Telework Availability

Not Eligible for Telework

Travel

Up to 5%

Employment Type

Regular, Full time

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Facility Location

Richmond State Supported Living Center, 2100 Preston, Richmond, Texas

Job Description Overview

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs highly complex rehabilitation therapy activities for planning and instructional work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a State Supported Living Center (SSLC), Monday through Friday from 8 to 5, in order to provide scheduled and structured programming in the areas of education, vocation and independent living, socialization and recreation, for teaching improved skills to individuals to optimum levels of independent living. Implementation opportunities include holiday, evening and weekend hours, as scheduled, in order to provide active treatment for individuals.
• Conducts, in collaboration with other staff, programs and activities to prepare individuals for successful reentry into a community setting and/or maximized independence in the current setting, which includes development of lesson content based on appropriate instructional strategies, producing training aids, manuals and return demonstration of skills learned, and documenting progress.
• Monitoring individuals in training programs and documenting individuals’ response to training at least once each month. Analyzes, reviews, revises and makes recommendations to the IDT and individual upon admission, and during scheduled IDT meetings, regarding the established Rehabilitation Services structured programming that would be appropriate to meet the needs and personal goals of each individual served, for inclusion in the individual support plan.
• Documents the individuals’ participation and progress in their programming in the electronic medical records system in order to help the IDT in determining effectiveness of assigned programming in meeting goals. Reviews monthly progress notes and makes comments as required on noted improvements, regressions, or items significant to individual training.
• Recognizes and responds to de-escalate agitation and aggression. Responds effectively in crisis situations using verbal de-escalation and the application of Ukeru and Safe Use of Restraints (SUR) to ensure the health and safety of all persons. Communicates effectively with other team members to ensure a culture that promotes the least restrictive interventions necessary.
• Provides information through various methods of communication, such as verbal reports, computers and written reports regarding status of job tasks and programming to the supervisor, as needed, and attends ISP/ISP-A meetings to discuss pertinent information.
• Escorts and transports individuals to activities, classes, and events and trips into the community to exhibit demonstration of skills learned in education and interventions, in order to provide education, social interaction, and participation in programs conducted outside the home, when requested.
• Maintains work area in order to provide a safe, clean treatment environment for programs, activities and classes. Actively promotes safety through the continuous monitoring of the environment and active engagement of individuals, to minimize unsafe situations and injuries.
• Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and ICF/IID standards.
• Knowledge of cultural preferences and age specific interests.
• Knowledge of documentation in an electronic medical record system.
• Skill in education/training and active treatment methods, tools, techniques, and processes.
• Skill in solving problems, making decisions, and using good judgment when dealing with critical incidents.
• Ability to assess clients’ functional levels.
• Ability to plan, implement, supervise and evaluate an individualized program of instruction with, or on behalf of, the client.
• Ability to communicate effectively, with the ability to direct and instruct.
• Ability to work independently, to work cooperatively in a teamwork situation, and to work harmoniously in general with co-workers.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to accept additional responsibility as the need arises.
• Physical ability to visually monitor training programs for appropriateness of training, and to visually inspect training areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and individuals.
• Strength and flexibility to safely perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and restraint techniques, once trained.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Initial Screening Criteria

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field; and One (1) year of work experience in rehabilitation services.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field; and Two (2) years of work experience in rehabilitation services.
• High school diploma; and Four (4) years of work experience in rehabilitation services.

Additional Information

• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state‑operated facility.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on‑line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre‑Employment Checks And Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify. You must bring your I‑9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I‑9 Form.

Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Nearest Major Market

Houston