Rehabilitation Therapy Technician III (RTT III)

About the role

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician III (RTT III) provides moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work in a State Supported Living Center serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or have behavioral challenges. The RTT assists therapists in a variety of therapeutic specialties (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational/day programming) and delivers direct‑contact instruction and training to individuals on their treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly and follow assigned shift schedules, including possible rotating, extended, or overtime shifts.
• Directly implement treatment plans through hands‑on methods and monitor goals and objectives via observation.
• Assist in developing and evaluating treatment plans for the assigned therapeutic specialty.
• Support therapists or vocational/day programming supervisors in functional skills assessments (preparing materials, reviewing prior assessments, conducting observations).
• Schedule, assist with, and provide staff training to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to ensure continuity of treatment plan objectives when therapists or RTTs are unavailable.
• Monitor DSP implementation of program objectives, gather data, and report findings to the interdisciplinary team and supervising therapist.
• Complete required paperwork and ensure data collection aligns with applicable standards and procedures.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, sharing assessment results, intervention responses, and monitoring outcomes.
• Provide feedback on individual progress and collaborate with DSPs on treatment plan development.
• Maintain current skills related to assigned responsibilities.
• Support agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation as needed, which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least six months of work experience with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or in performing therapeutic work.
• Experience in applied behavior analysis, sensory integration, music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation is preferred.
• Experience developing treatment and support plans for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge and skills in relevant therapeutic techniques (e.g., applied behavior analysis, sensory integration).
• Ability to train staff in treatment methods and related areas.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to assist in development of treatment and support plans.
• Ability to develop and maintain data‑collection systems for the assigned therapeutic specialty.
• Proficiency with personal computers and relevant software.
• General knowledge of ICF/IID regulations and State Supported Living Center policies and procedures.
• Physical ability to meet the same requirements as direct‑contact staff positions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.

Certifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire (out‑of‑state licenses require a certified driving record).

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: $3,047.58 – $4,149.83 per month (pay frequency: monthly). Salary Group: TEXAS‑A‑12; Non‑exempt.

Schedule

• Shift: Day (first shift); additional day shifts as needed.
• Full‑time, regular position.
• Travel up to 5 %.
• Telework: Not eligible.