Rehabilitation Therapist, State Facilities; Recreation-Safety

Rehabilitation Therapist, State Facilities (Recreation‑Safety)

Department: California Department of Developmental Services
Location: Tulare County, CA
Job Code: JC‑484520
Position #: 472‑271‑8324‑015
Pay Range: $8,010.00 – $9,433.00 U
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Rehabilitation Therapist will use recreational and music therapy to improve the health and quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities. The role requires the use of habilitation techniques, assessment of individual needs, development of therapeutic objectives, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

• Assess individual client needs and develop habilitative/rehabilitative objectives.
• Plan and implement recreation, music, and other leisure activities to enhance motor, social, cognitive, and emotional functioning.
• Work with interdisciplinary team members to reinforce other treatment modalities.
• Re‑evaluate treatment plans regularly and adjust activities to meet evolving goals.
• Provide group recreation or music therapy sessions as needed.
• Supervise and coordinate community outings and program‑wide activities.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and required documentation.

• Lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Perform client containment, intervention, or restraint; maintain physical readiness for extended work hours and various shifts.
• Float to all work areas within the facility upon request.
• Escort clients to different areas on/off campus and respond to behavioral or medical interventions.

• Drug screening must be passed before hiring.
• Background investigation and medical clearance are required.

Regular interaction with clients and staff in a residential and training environment. May involve custodial tasks, escorting clients, monitoring for safety breaches, and supervising group therapies. Exposure to communicable diseases and other risks common to clinical settings is possible.

State employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Additional benefits may be available for specific bargaining units. For more details, visit the 2025 CalPERS Health Benefit Summary
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• Submit a complete application package via Cal Career () or by mail to the Porterville Developmental Center (P.O. Box 2000, Porterville, CA 93258).
• Include the STD 678 application, any required certifications, education documentation, and proof of eligibility (e.g., qualifications, SROA or leverage.
• Specify the type of eligibility you possess and any related documentation.
• Do not submit a “see resume” note; all required information must be included on the application itself.

Human Resources Contact: Evangelina Valle, (559) 782‑2087,
Hiring Unit Contact: Laura Medina Jimenez, (559) 782‑2322,

kerrie Sawyer
, (559) 782‑2303
1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)

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