Senior Day & Employment Direct Support Professional

Johnson County Government; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Government is currently seeking a Senior Direct Support Professional for its Developmental Supports division in Lenexa, Kansas. The role focuses on delivering person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and serving as a lead for direct care staff.

The position involves coordinating care, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with families and community partners to promote independence and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in a human services field are required.
• KS/MO driver's license may be required, depending on department or agency.
• Education/Experience substitutions allowed.

Responsibilities

• Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs; crisis interventions; monitors and/or administers medication; coordinates service delivery and provides guidance to staff.
• Teaches and supports on various skills to enable productive lives, and maintains positive relationships with recipients, families, and providers.
• Organizes care coordination meetings; completes documentation for direct services; coordinates and monitors schedules.

Job description

Senior Day & Employment Direct Support Professional

• Location: US-KS-Lenexa
• ID: 2026-3951
• Category: Healthcare, Welfare, and Social Services
• Benefits Category: Full Time - Regular (Full Benefits)
• Remote: No
• Salary Min: USD $23.18/Hr.
• Salary Max: USD $31.37/Hr.
• Organizational Unit: Developmental Supports
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Driving Status: Intermediate (5%-25%)

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 Senior Direct Support Professional for their employment services division specifically in the retirement area. 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. Senior Direct Support Professionals are responsible for the delivery of services with JCDS. This position also serves as a lead for other direct care staff.

• Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs; 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; coordinates service delivery and provides guidance, training, and support for other support providers.
• 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 and reviews documentation or data to ensure timely and accurate completion; coordinates and monitors schedules based on current needs.

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Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience working in a human services field are required.
• May require KS/MO driver's license, depending on department or agency.

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

Education/Experience Substitutions:

• Education may be substituted for experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

• Lifting: requirement varies by assignment.
• Exposure to hazardous materials (bodily fluids).
• All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation