Rehabilitation Therapy Tech II

About the role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) at the Rio Grande State Supported Living Center in Harlingen, TX. The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician (RTT) performs routine habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work, assisting the supervisor in providing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through assigned therapeutic specialties such as supported‑employment job coaching or vocational programs.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly and follow assigned shift schedules, including possible rotating, extended, or overtime shifts.
• Prepare materials for assessments using prior data and assist in conducting assessments as directed.
• Accompany individuals to and from activities and appointments as required.
• Prepare and maintain supplies for therapeutic activities and perform housekeeping duties in therapeutic activity areas.
• Provide hands‑on assistance to individuals for an assigned therapeutic specialty (e.g., supported‑employment job coaching, vocational rehabilitation, day program).
• Perform direct‑contact observations and complete observation notes.
• Collect data related to treatment plans and provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with Direct Support Professionals to maintain connections and assist in developing treatment plans.
• Help establish feasible treatment goals that serve the best interests of the individual.
• Maintain current skills related to assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activation as needed, which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent prior employment.
• Valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire); eligible driving record required.
• Pass fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and required registry checks (including CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, Employee Misconduct, and LEIE).
• Male applicants ages 18‑25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to meet the same physical requirements as direct‑contact staff positions.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience assisting therapists in therapeutic specialties such as music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation.

Skills

• Knowledge of, or ability to acquire, relevant therapeutic techniques.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with equipment, tools, and materials used in therapeutic activities.
• Ability to assist in developing treatment and support plans.
• Ability to collect and document data for assigned therapeutic specialties.
• Proficiency with personal computers and relevant software.
• General knowledge of ICF‑IID regulations and State Supported Living Center policies and procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time‑off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Pay

Salary range: $2,769.08 – $3,547.58 per month (pay frequency: monthly).

Schedule

• Day shift.
• Full‑time position.
• Not eligible for telework.
• Travel up to 5% of work time.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required, including overtime, extended hours, weekends, and holidays.