Rehab Therapy Tech III - Canteen

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 moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work in the Mexia canteen. Provides assistance to therapists for occupational therapy, physical therapy or vocational /day programming). Provides direct contact instruction/training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on their treatment plans by overseeing their skills development in the canteen.

• Trains others working in the canteen to ensure continuity of treatment plans
• Canteen work involves preparing, portioning, distributing and serving food for regular & therapeutic diets, and sanitation of equipment, work areas, dishes, utensils, pots and pans
• May train and oversee Food Service workers
• Handle food in accordance with federal, state and HACCP guidelines
• Follow kitchens and food safety procedures and practices

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• At least six months of work experience in one or a combination of the following:
  • Work with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Food service work
  • Teaching or coaching others to develop skills or learn information
• Experience in the development of treatment and support plans for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred

Qualifications

• General knowledge, or ability to gain knowledge, of ICF/IID regulations and state supported living center policies and procedures
• Knowledge of food preparation methods, of food storage standards and sanitation regulations
• Skill in the operation and sanitizing of food service equipment
• Ability to assist in development of treatment and support plans
• Ability to prepare and serve food, to clean dining, serving, and food preparation areas according to facility/department standards, and to maintain accurate records

Skills

• Ability to develop and maintain data collection systems
• Ability to utilize personal computers and relevant software
• Ability to meet the same physical requirements as those for direct contact staff positions
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others
• Ability to speak and read English
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to use basic math used in cooking/preparation

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: $3,047.58 - $4,149.83, 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