STATE CLASSIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Salary Group A10 |
Class No. 5052 |
REHABILITATION THERAPIST TECHNICIAN III
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs moderately complex
(journey-level) habilitation and rehabilitation therapy work. Work involves
providing habilitative and rehabilitative services for clients with mental
impairments. May train others. Works under general supervision with moderate
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Studies clients' behavior to
determine the need for and value of therapeutic activities and notes clients'
progress.
Instructs clients in therapeutic
activities, such as arts, crafts, drama, music, printing, sewing, and
recreation; and provides feedback regarding clients’ progress.
Prepares materials for therapeutic
activities, orders supplies, and oversees the maintenance of rehabilitation
services equipment.
Prepares reports and progress notes on
clients' attendance and their responses to treatments.
Accompanies clients to and from
activities and appointments.
Conducts physical education and
recreational activities for assigned clients.
Provides fitness, leisure, and recreation skill training and activities to
enhance the development of identified deficiencies and to maintain clients’
maximum physical ability.
Maintains recreational facilities in
therapeutic work areas.
Assists in the development and
evaluation of treatment plans for assigned therapeutic specialty.
Assists with monitoring the
implementation of the program objectives.
Assists with providing instruction
and training regarding treatment plans.
May ensure the satisfactory
completion of paperwork in order to meet applicable standards and procedures.
May train others.
Performs related work as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Experience and Education
Experience in therapeutic work.
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally
preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
Knowledge of therapeutic methods and
techniques in the rehabilitation therapy area of specialization and of mental
illness and mental retardation.
Skill in the use of equipment,
tools, and materials used in therapeutic service activities.
Ability to provide rehabilitative
therapy, to prepare concise reports, to communicate effectively, and to train
others.
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State Auditor’s Office |
Revised 9-1-09 |