Day & Employment Direct Support Pro: Empower Lives

Johnson County Kansas; Lenexa (KS); In loco; USD 29.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is seeking qualified candidates for the Direct Support Professional position in Day & Employment Services. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, crisis intervention, medication monitoring, and coordinating care with families and providers.

Initial review begins October 13, 2026. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; one year in human services preferred; valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Competenze

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience working in a human services field is preferred.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
• Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.
• Education may be substituted for experience.
• Physical: Lifting up to 50 lbs; exposure to hazardous materials (bodily fluids).

Mansioni

• Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of individuals; monitors and/or administers medication as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals.
• Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists individual and family members to identify strategies or treatment options and participates in the development and modification of plans to regain ability to make independent choices and promote coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers, serving as the main point of contact.
• Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Transports individuals receiving services to and from appointments, activities, day service and/or work.

Conoscenze

Driver's license

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is seeking qualified candidates for the Direct Support Professional position in Day & Employment Services. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, crisis intervention, medication monitoring, and coordinating care with families and providers.

Initial review begins October 13, 2026. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; one year in human services preferred; valid driver’s license and clean driving record.