Affiliate Support Specialist

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!

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for all complex needs cases at the CDDO.
• This will include initiating or participating in communications with the person’s team, including external partners.
• Assist team in finding acute supports and sustainable options for the person in need.
• Will research and offer resources to affiliates who support the person.
• Attends and supports workgroups to accomplish goals pertaining to resources for crisis/complex needs.
• Assists with providing guidance on the affiliation process for prospective providers.
• This also includes communicating/coordinating meetings with prospective providers and ensuring the accurate completion of document requests.
• Supports affiliates with regulations and resources.
• Primary contact for maintaining all documents for affiliates in the CDDO’s EHR system.
• This role will assist with all Only Willing and Qualified Provider (OWQP) processes for Community Supports Waiver (CSW).
• This role will also compile and submit the required State and CDDO reports; gathering data and reports to meet deadlines for the quarterly KDADS required Quality Review Tracking report, KDADS Quarterly Reports, and monthly CDDO Board Report.
• Responsible for submitting all Medically Fragile and Inclement Weather requests to KDADS.
• Provides CDDO Quality Assurance oversight for affiliates as assigned.
• Attends Quality Assurance Committee and statewide Quality Assurance meetings.
• Will work collaboratively in support with other CDDO team members to ensure all CDDO functions are completed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the Human Service field or similar.
• Years of relevant service can be exchanged for education.
• One year (1) of Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) experience.
• Education can be substituted for experience.

Preferred

• Two years (2) experience in working with the IDD population
• Targeted Case Management experience

Job Description

This role will close on 11:5pm Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Physical, Environmental and Special Working Conditions

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