Rehabilitation Therapy Technician III; RTT III

Job Overview

Rehabilitation Therapy Technician III (RTT III) – Austin State Supported Living Center, 2203 W 35th St, Austin, TX.

Posting Number: 14388 | Closing Date: 06/01/2026 | Salary Range: $3,047.58 – $4,149.83 (Monthly) | Shift: Day (Telework: Not Eligible) | Travel:
Up to 15% | Full Time | Nonexempt.

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The state-supported living centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers throughout the state for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or have behavioral problems.

• Attends work on a regular basis; may be required to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Assists with treatment plan development and evaluation for assigned therapeutic specialty (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation).
• Directly implements treatment plans through hands‑on methods, monitoring goals and objectives through direct contact observation.
• Supports the assigned therapist or vocational/day programming supervisor in conducting functional skills assessments.
• Schedules, assists with and/or provides staff training to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to ensure continuity of treatment plan objectives when Therapists or RTTs are not available.
• Monitors DSP implementation of program objectives, gathers data and reports to the interdisciplinary team and supervising therapist.
• Ensures completion of paperwork in program‑related areas to meet applicable standards and procedures; collects data related to treatment plans to assess progress.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team process, providing information on assessment results and intervention responses.
• Maintains current skills in relation to assigned responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned, including disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques (applied behavior analysis, sensory integration, etc.).
• Ability to train staff in treatment methods and related areas.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Develops and maintains data collection systems for assigned therapeutic specialty.
• Proficient on personal computers and relevant software.
• General knowledge of ICF/IID regulations and state supported living center policies.
• Physical requirements identical to direct contact staff positions.
• Works cooperatively and effectively with others.

• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date; out‑of‑state license holders must provide a certified driving record.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least six months of work experience with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or 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 preferred.
• Experience developing treatment and support plans for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.

• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks (CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, Employee Misconduct, LEIE).
• Males between 18–25 years old must register with the Selective Service.
• All State Supported Living Center employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
• Flexibility for overtime, extended hours, weekends and holidays may be required.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Telework may be eligible but is not a guaranteed option.
• In compliance with the ADA, reasonable accommodations will be provided during the hiring and selection process.

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