Direct Support Professional Part-time - Residential
Direct Support Professional Part-time - Residential
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Job Description
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 youre 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 parttime Direct Support Professional for their residential 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 April 15 2025. Periodic review of candidates will occur until June 30 2025.
- 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.
Job Requirements
Minimum Job Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalentis required and one year of related experience working in a human services field is preferred. A valid drivers license and good driving record are required.
This position requires performance of various physical components at defined standards for the safety of employees and individuals served.
Candidate must be able to successfully complete criminal and motor vehiclebackground screenings which includes KDADS required screenings and registry checksand a post offer TB test.
This position will require the use of a personal vehicle to transport clients.
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: 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Unclear
