Residential Direct Support Professional

Johnson County Kansas•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) seeks 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 so they can live and work in the community. The organization aspires to build a community that promotes, supports, and embraces people of all abilities. Direct Support Professionals deliver services to individuals with limited supervision. They support personal care, safety, medication, health monitoring, skill development, care planning, coordination, documentation, and transportation. The role also involves building effective relationships with individuals, families, and other service providers, and may require assisting other County departments during a declared emergency. Initial candidate review begins November 13, 2026; periodic reviews will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience working in a human services field.
May require a Kansas or Missouri driver’s license, depending on the department or agency.
Must undergo reference and background screening.
Education may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Provide, assist with, or coach individuals on 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 enable productive lives.
Assist individuals and family members in identifying strategies or treatment options; participate in developing and modifying plans to restore independent choice-making and promote coping skills.
Develop and maintain positive, 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 documentation for direct services accurately and on time.
Transport individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.
Assist other departments in a declared emergency situation, if called upon.