Rehab Therapy Tech II

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician (RTT) performs routine habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work. Primary responsibilities include helping the habilitation/rehabilitation supervisor provide assistance to individuals for an assigned therapeutic specialty (e.g., supported employment job coaching and/or vocational rehabilitation and vocational/day program). Work involves assisting with services as directed by implementing treatment plans for assigned therapeutic specialty.

• Helping the habilitation/rehabilitation supervisor provide assistance to individuals for an assigned therapeutic specialty
• Assisting with services as directed by implementing treatment plans for assigned therapeutic specialty
• Accompanying individuals to and from activities and appointments
• Performing housekeeping duties in therapeutic activity areas

Requirements

• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date
• High School Diploma or GED or previous employment
• Ability to pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks

Qualifications

Preferred experience working or volunteering with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or in performing therapeutic work. Experience in aiding therapists conducting a therapeutic specialty (e.g. music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology or vocation rehabilitation) is preferred.

Skills

• Some knowledge, or ability to gain knowledge, of relevant therapeutic techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Experience in, or ability to gain experience in, the use of equipment, tools, and materials used in therapeutic activities
• Ability to assist in development of treatment and support plans

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

Salary Range: $2,769.08 - $3,547.58, Pay Frequency: Monthly

Schedule

Shift: Day, Additional Shift: Days (First), Telework: Not Eligible for Telework, Travel: Up to 5%, Regular/Temporary: Regular, Full Time/Part Time: Full time, FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt