Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 2 (35 Hour)

Job description

Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 2 (35 Hour)

nOffice/On-site

nRecruitment # HN-001

nLocation Southbury, CT

nDate Opened 9/25/ :00:00 AM

nSalary $55,537 - $74,552/year (*New State Employees start at minimum salary range)

nJob Type Open to the Public

nClose Date 10/5/ :59:00 PM

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nnnnnnIntroduction

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n nDo you have three (3) years of experience working with individuals exhibiting intellectual, emotional, or motor status disorders with one (1) year as a Rehabilitation Therapist 1 or its equivalent? If so, we welcome you to consider the Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 2 position below!

nThe State of Connecticut ( , Department of Developmental Services (DDS ( ) – Southbury Training School ( – is accepting applications for a full-time, Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 2 ( position located at 1461 S Britain Rd, Southbury, CT.

nPosition Highlights:

nnnPCN – Full-time

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nnFirst (1st) Shift

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nn70 Hours/bi-weekly

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nnMonday - Friday: 8:30am-4:00pm

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nnRegular Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

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n nThe Role:

nAre you passionate about helping individuals build skills, increase independence, and achieve their personal goals? DDS is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 2 ( to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with professional therapists, direct care staff, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to support individuals through a variety of therapeutic, recreational, and life skills programs designed to enhance quality of life and promote meaningful participation in daily activities.

nAs a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 2 ( , you will assist in implementing rehabilitation services, including life skills training, exercise and range-of-motion programs, recreational activities, and community outings. You will help plan and support therapeutic interventions, monitor and document individual progress, maintain therapy equipment and supplies, and provide guidance to staff on the proper use of adaptive equipment. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of individuals served by DDS while working in a collaborative, person-centered environment dedicated to fostering growth, independence, and community inclusion.

nAbout Us:

nDDS ( partners with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

nWhat’s In It For You:

nVisit our new State Employee Benefits Overview ( page!

nnnProfessional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

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nnA healthy work-life balance ( to all employees.

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nnState of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here ( for more information.

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n nDiscover the opportunity to:

nnnEngage in a rewarding career

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nnAssist our employees so they can achieve success

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nnMake a difference in the public sector

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nnWork together in a collaborative team environment

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n nSelection Plan

nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library ( for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

nBEFORE YOU APPLY:

nnnMeet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

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nnEducational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

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nnResume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 ( , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

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nnPreferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

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nnTimely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing

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nnSalary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

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nnNote: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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n nAFTER YOU APPLY:

nnnSome email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board ( and select “Update My Contact Information.”

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nnReferral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

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nnPrepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

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nnStay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

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nnThe immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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nnNote: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at

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n nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to at Christopher.Lavallee ( ) @ct.gov.

nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

nIf you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at or ( )

nPURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

nIn a state health care facility or community based health care program at a paraprofessional level this class is accountable for implementing and providing feedback regarding patient/individual progress in support of treatment plans designed by a professional therapist to improve or correct disorders in the intellectual, emotional or motor status of the individuals.

nEXAMPLES OF DUTIES

nnnWorks in a variety of rehabilitation services;

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nnImplements rehabilitation activities including but not limited to life skills and recreational groups;

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nnRange of motion and exercise programs and recreational outings and activities;

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nnAssists in planning rehabilitation activities and programs to improve or correct individual disorders;

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nnParticipates in interdisciplinary treatment teams;

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nnUnder the direction of a professional therapist, provides assistance and support to direct care and day services staff in program implementation and proper use of therapy equipment;

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nnAssumes some responsibility for training new employees and students;

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nnObserves, reports and charts individual behavior or response;

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nnPrepares records and reports;

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nnCleans areas and maintains equipment and supplies;

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nnConducts minor repairs on adaptive equipment;

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nnIn consultation with a professional therapist may modify, design and fabricate customized adaptive equipment;

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nnMay prepare treatment plans and screen individuals under supervision of a professional therapist;

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nnMay transport and escort individuals off grounds;

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nnPerforms related duties as required.

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n nKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

nnnKnowledge of

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nnrehabilitation principles and practices;

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nnphysical and psychosocial disorders and their relationship to therapeutic techniques;

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nnindividual and group dynamics;

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nntherapy equipment and supplies including proper care and maintenance;

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nnConsiderable

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nninterpersonal skills;

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nnoral and written communication skills;

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nnAbility to

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nnencourage, instruct and work effectively with individuals;

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nnincorporate one or more art forms or crafts applicable to therapy program;

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nncarry out instructions;

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nnobserve, report and chart individual behavior or response;

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nndiscern program results ability to utilize computer software.

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n nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

nThree (3) years of experience working with individuals exhibiting intellectual, emotional, or motor status disorders.

nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

nOne (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant 1 or its equivalent.

nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

nnnAn Associate's degree in a recognized therapeutic discipline may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

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nnCollege training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of three (3) years. In this case the Special Experience must still be met.

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n nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

nnnExperience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

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nnExperience with adapting and implementing various opportunities for creative activities for elderly individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

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n nSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

nnnIncumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a current certification as a Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Red Cross Advanced Life Saving, Red Cross Life Guard and/or in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to be certified in accordance with Department of Developmental Services regulations for the administration of medication by certified unlicensed personnel.

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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.

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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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n nWORKING CONDITIONS

nIncumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals and may have some exposure to moderately disagreeable conditions, infectious and/or communicable diseases and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive individuals.

nConclusion

nAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

nACKNOWLEDGEMENT

nAs defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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nFill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online

Worksite address

southbury, CT, 06488, US

Who can apply

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