Rehab Therapy Tech IV - Day Programs​/Recreation

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Functional

Title:

Rehab Therapy Tech IV - Day Programs/Recreation

Job Title:

Rehab Therapy Tech IV

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Recreation

Posting Number: 13478

Closing Date: 02/17/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Healthcare Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-14

Salary Range: $3,649.83 - $4,594.50

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift: Days (First)

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Lubbock State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: LUBBOCK

Job Location Address: 3401 N UNIVERSITY AVE

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: 4C0X1,65A,65B,66C,66R,68F,68L,HM

Brief

Job Description:

Come 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

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 Therapy Technician (RTT) performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work. Provides assistance to therapists for an assigned therapeutic specialty, (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational /day programming). Provides direct contact instruction/training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on their treatment plans for the RTT's assigned therapeutic specialty. Trains others to ensure continuity of treatment plans.

Valid driver's license and ability to drive a state vehicle may be required. Works under the general supervision of a Registered Therapist, Psychologist, or Vocational/Day Programming Supervisor with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends 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.

Directly implements treatment plans through "hands on" methods, monitors treatment goals and objectives through direct contact observation.

Assists in the development and evaluation of treatment plans for assigned therapeutic specialty (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation).

Assists the assigned therapist or vocational/day programming supervisor in conducting functional skills assessments (e.g., preparing materials for assessments, reviewing prior assessments, conducting direct contact observations).

Schedules, assists with and/or provides staff training to Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) to ensure continuity and follow through of treatment plan objectives during hours when Therapists or RTTs are not available and depending on SSLC needs.

Monitors the implementation of the program objectives by the DSP's, gathers data and report this to the interdisciplinary team as well as the therapist or supervisor overseeing their respective discipline.

Ensures the satisfactory completion of paperwork in program related areas in order to meet applicable standards and procedures.

Ensures the collection of data related to treatment plans in order to accurately assess the individual's progress.

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.

Provides feedback to the team about the individual's progress, works with Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to maintain a connection and assists with the development of treatment plans for the assigned discipline.

Maintains current skills in relation to assigned responsibilities.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or…