Impactful Residential Support Specialist

Jocogov; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Government is seeking a Direct Support Professional for its Developmental Supports program. The role provides personal care, crisis intervention, and supports individuals to live and participate in the community.

Responsibilities include care coordination meetings, documentation, and transportation to appointments. A high school diploma and one year in human services are required; a KS/MO driver’s license may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a human services field are required.
• May require KS/MO driver’s license, depending on department or agency.

Responsibilities

• 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 appointments, activities, and/or work.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication with families

Job description

Johnson County Government is seeking a Direct Support Professional for its Developmental Supports program. The role provides personal care, crisis intervention, and supports individuals to live and participate in the community.

Responsibilities include care coordination meetings, documentation, and transportation to appointments. A high school diploma and one year in human services are required; a KS/MO driver’s license may be needed.