Part-time Residential Direct Support Professional

Johnson County Kansas•Lenexa, KS

127d•$21 - $28

About The Position

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is seeking a Direct Support Professional for its residential services division. JCDS serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on individuals’ abilities, choice-driven supports, and advocacy to help people live and work in the community. Direct Support Professionals deliver services to support individuals’ needs and goals. The role includes assisting individuals with personal care, providing crisis interventions, monitoring or administering prescribed medication, and monitoring and documenting individuals’ mental and physical condition. The Direct Support Professional also teaches and coaches skills, helps individuals and families identify strategies and treatment options, contributes to the development and modification of support plans, and maintains relationships with service recipients, families, and other providers as a main point of contact. The position also involves care-coordination meetings, completing timely and accurate service documentation, and transporting individuals to appointments, activities, or work. Initial candidate review begins July 14, 2026, with periodic review continuing until September 31, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Reference and background screening; specified criteria may vary by department or agency.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work with potential exposure to hazardous materials, including bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in a human services field.

Responsibilities

Assist or coach individuals with personal care needs, with limited supervision.
Provide crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint, to ensure individuals’ safety.
Monitor and/or administer medication as prescribed.
Monitor and document individuals’ mental and physical condition.
Teach, coach, and guide individuals in skills that support productive lives.
Assist individuals and family members in identifying strategies or treatment options.
Participate in developing and modifying plans to support independent choices and coping skills.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with service recipients, families, and other service providers, serving as the main point of contact.
Organize and participate in care-coordination meetings.
Complete timely and accurate documentation of direct services provided.
Transport individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.