Rehab Therapy Tech III - Canteen

Location: Mexia

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Functional

Title:

Rehab Therapy Tech III - Canteen

Job Title:

Rehab Therapy Tech III

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Canteen ending Machine Opns

Posting Number: 19597

Closing Date: 09/04/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $3,047.58 - $4,149.83

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12

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:

Mexia State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: MEXIA

Job Location Address: 540 CHAPEL DRIVE

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 in the Mexia canteen. Provides assistance to therapists for occupational therapy, physical therapy or vocational /day programming). Provides direct contact instruction/training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on their treatment plans by overseeing their skills development in the canteen. Trains others working in the canteen to ensure continuity of treatment plans.

Canteen work involves preparing, portioning, distributing and serving food for regular & therapeutic diets, and sanitation of equipment, work areas, dishes, utensils, pots and pans. Other duties may be required which are related to the functions of the positions. May train and oversee Food Service workers. Handle food in accordance with federal, state and HACCP guidelines. Follow kitchens and food safety procedures and practices.

Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. May be required to work unusual or extended hours. Works under the general supervision of the assigned 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.

Assists in the preparation and portioning of food for regular and special diets following food service procedures and teaches individuals how to perform food service tasks in the canteen.

Directly implements treatment plans through "hands on" methods such as telling, showing and doing the new skill with the individual to help them learn to perform the skill. Monitors treatment goals and objectives through direct contact observation.

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).

Ensures the collection of data related to treatment plans in order to accurately assess the…