Part-time Residential Direct Support Professional

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 appointments, activities, and/or work. Minimum job requirements include: High School diploma or equivalent is required and a valid driver's license and good driving record are required. One year of experience working in a human services field is preferred. Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency. Physical, environmental, and special working conditions include: Lifting: 50lbs. Exposure to hazardous materials (bodily fluids).All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.