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Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Employment Specialist. JCDS serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides both day and residential services. 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. Community Employment Specialists are responsible for providing community employment services.

This position will remain open until filled.

Job duties include:

• Interviews individuals and compiles information regarding 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 a single area of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and recommend resources and options to address individual needs; consults and collaborates with other providers in the development and review of plans.

• Provides a variety of services for a designated case load of individuals with routine, brief, and/or less complex needs; ensures services provided are consistent with individual plans; initiates and attends individual and/ or group meetings; provides transportation of individuals according to the needs identified in plans.

• Completes and submits documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals.

Associate’s degree in Human Services or related field and one year of related work experience are required. Requires a valid drivers license and good driving record.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field is preferred.

Experience may be substituted for education. Education may be substituted for experience.

Candidate must be able to successfully pass background screenings which includes KDADS required screenings.