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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Rehab Therapy Tech IV\Recreation in POLLOK, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionRehab Therapy Tech IV - RecreationCome 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. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Rehabilitation Therapist Technician IV (supervisor) will be hired and directly supervised by a Registered Therapist, Psychologist, Director of Education and Training, Education and Training Manager or Vocational Rehabilitation Manager. The Rehabilitation Therapist Supervisorand#146;s primary responsibilities include: supervision to include hiring, firing, and evaluating Rehabilitation Therapist Technician I, II and III staff while 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, adaptive living skills, functional life skills, pre-vocational skills, or vocational rehabilitation). Work involves overseeing, monitoring and/or providing instruction/training regarding treatment plans for assigned therapeutic specialty to Rehabilitation Therapist Technician I, II and III and direct care staff. Will train and supervise others. Will manage the on campus gift shop and bistro. 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.This position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Manages the Super Seniors and Music Fest for Recreation. Schedules and conducts staff training and oversight to Rehabilitation Therapist Technicians I, II and III and direct contact staff, for optimal resident treatment and training for assig https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=600478 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.