Day & Employment Part-Time Direct Support Professional

Johnson County Government; Lenexa (KS); Presencial; USD 29 000 - 39 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Part Time - No Benefits

Resumo da oferta

Johnson County Government is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional for Day & Employment Services in Lenexa, KS, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities on a Monday–Friday 6:00am–10:00am schedule.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record; one year in human services is preferred. This role involves care, coaching, transport, and coordination while adhering to safety protocols. Background screening is required.

Qualificações

• 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 are required.
• Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.

Responsabilidades

• Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions and monitors/records condition.
• Teaches, coaches and provides guidance to enable productive lives and promotes independence.
• Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for services.
• Transports individuals to and from appointments, activities, day service and/or work.

Formação académica

High School diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Details

• Job Title: Day & Employment Part-Time Direct Support Professional
• Location: US-KS-Lenexa
• ID: 2026-4005
• Category: Healthcare, Welfare, and Social Services
• Benefits Category: Part Time - No Benefits
• Remote: No
• Salary Min: USD $21.01/Hr.
• Salary Max: USD $28.43/Hr.
• Organizational Unit: Developmental Supports
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am to 10:00am
• Driving Status: Intermediate (5%-25%)
• Additional Locations: US-KS

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

Job Description

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Part-Time Direct Support Professional for their Day & Employment Services division. JCDS serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We focus on individuals' abilities, provide choice driven supports, and advocate alongside people to live and work in our community. We aspire to build a community that promotes, supports, and embraces people of all abilities. Direct Support Professionals are responsible for the delivery of services with JCDS. Initial review of candidates will begin October 13, 2026.

• 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.

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Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

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 are required.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:

No preferred job requirements.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Education may be substituted for experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

Lifting: Up to 50lbs

Exposure to hazardous materials (bodily fluids).

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.