Rehabilitation Teacher II

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Functional Title: Rehabilitation Teacher II 
Job Title: Rehabilitation Teacher II 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Adult Education 
Posting Number: 8525 
Closing Date: 11/25/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Education Training and Library 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-14 
Salary Range: $4,094.50 - $4,594.50 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 10% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location: Big Spring State Hospital 
Job Location City: BIG SPRING 
Job Location Address: 1901 N HIGHWAY 87 
Other Locations: Big Spring 
MOS Codes: 4C0X1 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation or designee, assists in performing mid-level rehabilitative planning and instructional work for patients with mental health challenges in a forensic and/or psychiatric setting. Additionally, assists with the development of comprehensive, structured psychoeducation and psychosocial programs. Work involves assisting with identifying clients' strengths, interests and rehabilitative needs and providing the necessary instruction outlined in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team in teaching self-help or self-care to assist clients in attaining their optimum levels of independent living. Provides services in groups or on an individual basis. Performs assigned duties alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team.  Works under moderate supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employee must understand that duties, location of work and shift patterns are subject to change as to best meet the needs of the department, program, or hospital.

Performs other duties as assigned. 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 (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked 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 development of and independently leads activity-based functional psychoeducation, psychosocial programs and special events relevant for client population. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to teach skills necessary for clients' achievement of independent living. Instructs clients in wellness activities to include, but not limited to, exercise, arts and crafts, outdoor sports, coping skills, social skills, medication management, diagnosis education, pre-vocational, and identifying support systems. Selects activities based on patient function, abilities, strengths, and interests. Services are provided individually and in groups.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams using feedback loops of Person-Centered Recovery Plan meetings and hand-off communication to provide feedback on patient engagement and response to interventions in order to modify or enhance treatment plan goals, objectives and update interventions.

Assists Rehab Director or designated supervisor in development of teaching materials, session plans, and methods of implementation to assist in development of patient independent living and other recovery skills. 

Responsibly prepares supplies, equipment, and materials for scheduled activities / special events. Submits purchase requests to replenish stock of supplies, equipment, and materials as needed.

Completes all relevant documentation in computer-based medical record as required by policy in a timely manner and with required format. Documents accordingly based on each person’s recovery goals, objectives, interventions, and outcomes. Progress notes are completed within JC, CMS, facility, and department guidelines.

Attends all required scheduled programmatic in-services to maintain compliance with program standards. Complete all required annual training and attends trainings relevant to the work when able.

Demonstrate and mentor safety as a personal responsibility and comply with all established safety rules, regulations, and procedures to include following the SDS procedure, monitoring sharps, disinfecting equipment, storing equipment correctly, and purchase requests include non-toxic and ligature free supply requests.

Maintains work area in order to provide a safe, clean treatment environment for psychosocial, psychoeducation activities and sessions.  Actively promotes safety through the continuous monitoring of the environment of care and active engagement of patients, to minimize unsafe situations, injuries and avoid re-traumatization.

Performs other duties as assigned. 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 (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of the rehabilitative process, and of skills and adaptations necessary to provide relevant sessions for people with a range of abilities and cognitive, physical, and social challenges.

Knowledge of group dynamics and application to rehabilitation services.

To plan an individualized program of instruction with, or on behalf, of the client; to communicate effectively; and to understand the differences in approach, facilitation techniques to optimize client’s engagement.

Knowledge of teaching methods and techniques in the rehabilitative psychoeducational, psychosocial areas of specialization of providing services to/with people with mental health challenges and varied disabilities in a safe manner.

Knowledge of computer based medical records, ability to retrieve and print documents.

Ability to observe and identify significant patient behaviors and communicate and document in progress notes as accurately as possible to the patient’s story.

Ability to work with supervisor, co-workers, and follow established policy and procedures.

Ability to maintain inventory of supplies needed for activities/services.

Ability to teach a wide variety of leisure, social, independent living skills and educate patients the value and role of recreation/leisure activities and social engagement. 

Ability to continually present self as a role model to all persons in contact with.  

Ability to demonstrate effective skills and techniques in motivating patient participation. Can establish and maintain a relaxed atmosphere of cooperation among patients and staff.

Ability to describe and demonstrate validation, creativity, consistency, genuineness,

enthusiasm, and different roles in relating to patients.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

None

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major casework in rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field is generally preferred, and a minimum of six months experience in rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field required.

OR

Associate degree and a minimum of twelve months experience IN rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field required.

OR

No degree and a minimum of three years of experience in rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field required.

AND

One year of experience in social and rehabilitative services work or in teaching and counseling persons with mental health challenges, varied disabilities.

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.

Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.