Rehabilitation Teacher III in Austin, TX

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Rehabilitation Teacher III

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

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
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 Teacher III performs highly complex (senior-level) rehabilitation planning and instructional work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a State Supported Living Center (SSLC). Works with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to identify individuals' habilitation or rehabilitation needs, providing the necessary instruction in teaching daily living skills, in order to assist individuals in attaining their optimum levels of independent living. Has day-to-day oversight of other staff in carrying out habilitation programs/skills acquisition plans (SAPs) that are designed and ensures that the skills for training staff are adequate to perform their duties successfully. Provides appropriate training for assigned individuals as identified by the IDT and monitors training programs and documentation. Ensures individual safety. The Rehabilitation Teacher III has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property. Works under limited supervision of a Behavior Analyst or Program Supervisor, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.