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Skills

Preferred

  • determine service eligibility

This position will close on 11:59pm Tuesday, October 27th, 2026.

About Johnson County Government

  • A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways.
  • We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other.
  • Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization.
  • We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more!
  • If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is currently seeking a Service Coordinator.
  • JCDS serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • 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.

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.
  • In some instances, statutory or regulatory requirements may prohibit substitution of education and/or experience.

Preferred

  • Experience may be substituted for degree.
  • Education may be substituted for experience.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.