Behavioral Health Specialist (Service Coordinator II)

Johnson County Kansas•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is currently seeking a Service Coordinator. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and one year of related work experience 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience may be substituted for degree.
Education may be substituted for experience.
In some instances, statutory or regulatory requirements may prohibit substitution of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and/or determine service eligibility; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
Develops plans to address the needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and coordinate a variety of resources and services to address short term intensive or long term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; consults and collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation and review of plans.
Provides a variety of services for a designated case load of individuals with multi-faceted and/or ongoing needs; ensures services provided are consistent with individual plans; initiates and attends individual and/or group meetings and provides services in a community based setting; provides transportation of individuals according to the needs identified in plans; organizes and facilitates skill development and support groups.
Completes and submits documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals; reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided.