Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is hiring for Direct Support Professionals in the 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.

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Responsibilities Include:

• 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:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. One year of related experience working in a human services field is preferred. A valid driver's 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 vehicle background screenings, which includes KDADS required screenings and registry checks. This position may require the use of a personal vehicle to transport clients.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.61 - $26.53 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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