Direct Support Professional

Johnson County Developmental Supports Direct Support Professional

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing, assisting with, or coaching individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; providing crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of individuals; monitoring and/or administering medication as prescribed; monitoring and documenting mental and physical condition of individuals.
• Teaching, coaching and providing guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assisting individual and family members to identify strategies or treatment options and participating in the development and modification of plans to regain ability to make independent choices and promote coping skills; developing and maintaining a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers, serving as the main point of contact.
• Organizing and participating in meetings related to care coordination; completing documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Transporting individuals receiving services to and from appointments, activities, day service and/or work.

Minimum job requirements include:

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.