Rehabilitation Therapy Technician

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. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Rehabilitation Therapy Technician,
Job Title: Rehab Therapy Tech II,
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm,
Department: Supported Employment,
Posting Number: 13218,
Closing Date: 04/26/2026,
Posting Audience: Internal and External,
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support,
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-10,
Salary Range: $2,769.08-$3,547.58,
Pay Frequency: Monthly,
Shift: Day,
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:

Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center,
Job Location City: CORPUS CHRISTI,
Job Location Address: 902 AIRPORT RD,
MOS Codes: 4C0X1,65A,65B,66C,66R,68F,68L,HM

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!

• 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.
• Prepares materials for assessments using the data from prior assessments and assists in conducting assessments as directed.
• Accompanies individuals to and from activities and appointments, if required.
• Prepares materials for therapeutic activities and maintains an adequate supply of materials.
• Performs housekeeping duties in therapeutic activity areas as instructed.
• Provides assistance to individuals for an assigned therapeutic specialty, (e.g., supported employment job coaching and/or vocational rehabilitation and vocational/day program) through hands‑on methods.
• Performs direct contact observations and completes observation notes.
• Collects data related to treatment plans as instructed.
• Provides feedback to the interdisciplinary 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.
• Provides treatment goals that are feasible for the team to implement that are also in the best interest of the individual.
• Maintains current skills in relation to assigned responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

• Some knowledge, or ability to gain knowledge, of relevant therapeutic techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Experience in, or ability to gain experience in, the use of equipment, tools, and materials used in therapeutic activities.
• Ability to assist in development of treatment and support plans.
• Ability to collect data for assigned therapeutic specialty (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational rehabilitation).
• Ability to utilize personal computers and relevant software.
• General knowledge of, or ability to gain knowledge of, ICF‑IID regulations and State Supported Living Center policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet the same physical requirements as those for direct contact staff positions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.

Valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date, is required. Applicants with an out-of-state driver's license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.

Required
:

• High School Diploma or GED or previous employment.

Preferred
:

• Experience working or…