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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Rehab Therapy Tech IV in AUSTIN, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionJob Description: Rehab Therapy Tech IVThe Rehabilitation Therapist Technician IV will be hired and directly supervised by a Registered Therapist, Psychologist, Recreation Supervisor or Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor, performing highly complex habilitation/rehabilitation work a providing assistance to therapists for an assigned therapeutic specialty, (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation). Work involves overseeing, monitoring and/or providing instruction/training regarding treatment plans for assigned therapeutic specialty to Rehabilitation Therapist Technician II and III and direct care staff. Will train and supervise others. Valid driverand#146;s license and ability to drive a state vehicle may be required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Shifts:Sunday-Thursday 10:30am-7:30pmTuesday-Saturday 10:30am-7:30pm Essential Job FunctionsEssential Job Functions: Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Assists Registered Therapist, Psychologist, or Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor in the development and evaluation of treatment plans for their assigned therapeutic specialty. 20%Monitors the implementation of the program objectives by the direct contact staff and Rehabilitation Therapist Technicians II and III. 25%Schedules and conducts staff training and oversight to Rehabilitation Therapist Technicians II and III and direct contact staff, for optimal resident treatment and training for assigned therapeutic specialty. 15%Ensures the Rehabilitation Therapist Technician II and III and direct contact staff satisfactorily completes documentation of treatment for each individual for program their related therapeutic specialty in order to meet applicable standards and procedures. 15%Participates in the interdisciplinary team process including providing information regarding the results of functional skills assessments and response to interventions as well as the results of monitoring and staff training efforts as mentioned above. 10%Ensures the collection and completion of data related to treatment plans in order to accurately assess individualsand#146; progress. 10%Hires, supervises and trains Rehab Therapy Tech II/III staff and ensures maintenance of skills. 5%Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;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. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsRegistrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation or GED, plus two years of experience assisting in therapeutic activities.Successful completion of a therapist technician training program may be substituted for six months of experience. Knowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge Skills Abilities:1. Knowledge and skills in relevant therapeutic techniques (e.g., applied behavior analysis, sensory integration, etc).2. Ability to train staff in treatment methods and related areas.3. Ability in written and oral communication.4. Ability to assist in developme https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=600209 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.