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- Supervises assigned personnel and team members; communicates policies, procedures, rules and regulations to assigned staff; ensures that Officers adhere to departmental rules and regulations; assigns tasks and functions; ensures that Officers have and properly use their equipment; reviews reports and write-ups submitted by Officers for accuracy before filing or submitting to supervisor; completes performance appraisals on assigned personnel and team members; gathers information, reviews information and documents incidents used for disciplinary actions; assists in the training and development of staff by counseling them on the proper methods of dealing with clients in order to prevent or resolve problems using evidence based practices. - Performs administrative duties; conducts, verifies, and/or assists in daily resident population counts, documents and takes action on discrepancies; conducts or verifies the daily inspection for cleanliness and damage; follows procedures required to initiate the correction of substandard conditions by completing work orders for needed repairs or replacements; directs personnel to complete cleaning duties; attends or conducts daily shift conferences concerned with keeping personnel informed about the status of the facility, personnel, and clients; keeps required records; briefs successor at change of shift; writes reports on resident incidents, lock downs, investigations, and repair requests; documents staff growth and development; may serve on resident disciplinary committee. - Performs functions deriving from resident supervision; evaluates resident disciplinary problems after obtaining information from Officers; orders disciplinary action; ensures that the order is implemented; completes the accompanying documentation; supervises resident searches for contraband according to established procedures; assists officers during de-escalation interventions; directs and/or assists Officers during emergency or Officer assistance crises, evaluates the situation and coordinates the necessary action. - In conjunction with departmental training staff, ensures training and development of staff; participates in the development, implementation, and presentation of In-Service training for staff; reviews new-hire checklists and identifies staff training needs and progress; directly provides mentoring, coaching and counseling to staff; identifies potential problems and their impact on staff morale. - Responds immediately and directs staff during emergencies as directed by emergency procedure guidelines; provides leadership and supervision as incident command; dons protective equipment; restrains or restricts the actions of combative or disruptive clients using only necessary force; summons assistance from backup personnel; administers first aid or CPR; conducts follow-up and critical analysis of incidents. - Ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; takes initiative to propose new policies and revisions to policies. - Models and supports the PBS behavior management matrix to include reviewing data from direct reports; conducts fidelity assessments of direct reports to develop staff proficiency and positively impact outcomes

Job duties include:  - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions (including evidence based practices to maintain the safety of individuals); monitors youth interactions and behaviors; monitors medication administration as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals. - Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists youth with managing their emotions, assists and supports individual treatment/recovery goals and assist  youth in developing positive coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers. - Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion. - Transports individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.

Johnson County Office of the County Appraiser is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Appraiser III.  The position is located at 11811 S Sunset Drive, Suite 2100, Olathe, KS 66061.  This position provides excellent benefits, including health insurance, wellness programs and discounts, retirement programs, and various other discount programs.    This position will remain open until 9:00 pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2024.   Appraiser III responsibilities include: - Obtains and verifies residential and commercial property information; locates correct property while listing objective property characteristics; utilizes mobile sketch software and technology to measure new construction by sketching all floor areas and perimeters and collecting data characteristics of new construction; reviews new construction blue prints, measures house and draws and labels a proportional perimeter sketch representative of the construction or improvement ensuring measurements are within guidelines; completes physical inspections for miscellaneous permits gathering data through direct measurements and discussions with homeowner; records and enters information in Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system. - Develops and tests valuation models for income approach to value and revises property market summary annually; analyzes and enters income and expense data from: returned annual income and expense questionnaire mailers, rent rolls, operating statements, leases, and fee appraisals submitted to the County through hearings and other evidentiary processes; reviews and evaluates information gathered from online listing services that provide current income and expenses data, current rents, current vacant or occupied space, and asking prices for properties; analyzes data in property specific groups such as building type, location, size, investment grade, age, etc.; constructs matrices of parameters to be used in income value models; revises and updates property market summary for each property type after reviewing income and value and provides a detailed summary; creates matrices used as guidelines for income, vacancy, and expense parameters in market modeling. - Attend hearings; answers questions and advises property owners on appraisal and appeal rights and processes, documenting evidence, both oral and physical; prepares and reviews documentation packets for hearings to defend the County's valuation of the property; exchanges information with property owners, or representatives, as requested either in person or through written or verbal correspondence; schedules and performs inspections for all properties where discrepancies are determined through informal hearings; reviews, analyzes, and documents information gathered during hearing, (fee appraisals, photographs, repair estimates, additional comparable sales, etc.); conducts field checks and recommends a decision that best represents "fair market value" based on information available; documents recommended decision to Real Estate Valuation Manager; provides additional support documentation in the file in preparation of hearing files proceeding to additional appeal levels. - Performs Required Annual Maintenance Review of properties in the County annually, which consists of reviewing properties once every six (6) years and confirming data characteristics; utilizes software and other technology to determine when a physical check is needed; documents condition of property, re-measures structure to ensure attached features and site improvements are drawn, recorded and the current photo in County record is an accurate depiction of property; responds professionally and promptly to tax payer inquiries; answers appraisal related questions and/or provides information to property owners or their representatives. - Assigns values that best represent "fair market value" based upon objective analysis of property and market factors utilizing resources, software, and technology available that lends itself in support of the County's Final Valuation of the property; provides quality control (QC) on final valuation records by using a standard series of QC reports; verifies annual cost-to-cost percent changes, income variable consistency, permits versus value changes, Industrial Revenue Bond and Economic Development class properties, improvements on leased land, partial complete structure calculations, rent loss entries, pending stipulation properties, and various other quality control reports; corrects discrepancies and property characteristics as deemed necessary and provides feedback to supervisor on valuation tendencies and market area trends. - Reviews COV (Sales Validation Questionnaires) for pertinent sales information while noting possible discrepancies; uses questionnaire form to conduct interviews with the seller, buyer, or agent on recently sold parcels; confirms sales and property characteristics are in accord with the county CAMA system; confirms the physical condition and vacancy at time of sale, while additionally inquiring about future property or business changes that could affect value; corrects the CAMA record of the property to reflect characteristics of property at time of sale, and corrects the commercial property hard file data; records sale validity codes in accordance with office policy, especially those sales that have undergone a "change after sale".

Johnson County Office of the County Appraiser is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Appraiser II.  The position is located at 11811 S Sunset Drive, Suite 2100, Olathe, KS 66061.  This position provides excellent benefits, including health insurance, wellness programs and discounts, retirement programs, and various other discount programs.    This position will remain open until 9:00 pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2024.   Appraiser II responsibilities include: - Obtains and verifies residential property information; locates correct property(s) while listing objective property characteristics.  Utilizes mobile sketch software and technology to measure new construction.  Sketches 1st and 2nd floor areas and perimeters and collects data characteristics of new construction.  Reviews new construction blueprints, measures house, draws and labels a proportional perimeter sketch representative of the construction or improvement ensuring measurements are within guidelines.  Completes physical inspections for miscellaneous permits gathering data through direct measurements and discussions with homeowner.  Records and enters information in Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system. - Maintains and performs annual review confirming data characteristics of 17% of all residential properties in the county. - Responds to taxpayer inquiries and answers appraisal related questions and provides information to property owners or their representatives.  Researches and provides records to property owners as requested utilizing software and technology. - Assigns value that best represents "fair market value" based on subjective analysis of property and market factors. Corrects property Characteristics and provides feedback to supervisor on accuracy of model tendencies and neighborhood trends. - Conducts Informal and Payment Under Protest hearings.  Answers questions and advises property owners on appraisal and appeal rights and processes, documenting evidence, both oral and physical.  Prepares and reviews documentation packets for hearings to defend the county's valuation of the property.  Exchanges information with property owners, or representatives, either in person or through written or verbal correspondence.  Schedules and performs inspections for all properties where discrepancies are determined through Informal hearings.  Reviews, analyzes, and documents information gathered during hearing and field checks.  Recommends a decision that best represents "fair market value" based on information available. - Conducts field interviews on recently sold parcels, confirms and verifies characteristics listed in the county system as reflective of property's actual characteristics and physical condition. Makes notes of corrections needed and reviews with District Appraiser/Regional Coordinators.  Corrects discrepancies in relevant computer programs.  Reviews Multiple Listing Service (MLS) records of realtor listings for property characteristics and reviews Sales Validation Questionnaires (COV) for pertinent information and documents discrepancies.  Works closely with District Appraiser and Sales Validation Specialist to ensure information is correct and the sale meets validity standards. 

Johnson County Office of the County Appraiser is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of an Appraiser I.  The position is located at 11811 S Sunset Drive, Suite 2100, Olathe, KS 66061.  This position provides excellent benefits, including health insurance, wellness programs and discounts, retirement programs, and various other discount programs.    This position will remain open until 9:00 pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2024.   The Appraiser I is responsible for examining and evaluating the residential property to establish a fair market value of the property. These responsibilities include: - Obtains and verifies residential property information; locates property(s) and lists objective property characteristics; utilizes sketch software to measure structures; sketches all floors, basements and perimeters; completes necessary inspections, both physical and digital, for permits; gathers data through direct measurements, interviews with homeowners and contacts cities; records and enters information in Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system. - Maintains and performs annual parcel review; responds to general taxpayer inquiries while in the field, in the office and in preparation for hearings; answers appraisal related questions and provides information to property owners or their representatives; researches and provides records to property owners as requested, utilizing software applications and technology. - Begins conducting sales interview with buyer, seller or agent; ensures sales history is accurate as of the time of sale; recommends any validation changes to sales; converts properties between property types; demonstrates competence in multi-family and condo properties. - Prepares, conducts and documents Informal Valuation Appeals & Payment Under Protests; performs inspections for Informal Valuation Appeals; recommends decisions for Informal Appeals & Payment Under Protests; analyzes all presented taxpayer evidence; monitors various construction projects and reports to manager; performs physical inspections; determines Final Valuation for properties. 

Johnson County's Department of Planning, Housing, and Community Development is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Contractor Liaison for their Housing Services division.  This position will work in a team and values-based environment with a commitment to HPO principles, collaborative problem solving, teamwork, and continuous improvement.    This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule after 6-month Introductory Period.   This posting will close at 9:00 pm, May 17, 2024.   Duties Include: - Conducts recruitment activities to increase the number of contractors participating in HOME Rehabilitation, Minor Home Rehabilitation, and other home repair programs. Activities include delivering presentations and disseminating information to a variety of audiences based on community need, program priorities, or requests. Prepares and distributes program marketing materials, including Web and social media management. Serves as contact throughout the recruitment process, including technical assistance to join programs, onboarding activities, and troubleshooting. - Leads program innovation, design and implementation. Engages private sector contractors and other industry professionals, builds relationships; facilitates focus groups, designs surveys and other tools to understand stakeholder challenges to working with public and non-profit housing services programs. Assists with the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives. Fundraises and manages grants or project funds as necessary to expand/implement innovation work. - Participates in local and statewide coalitions and stakeholder groups; assists in the implementation of initiatives, using a variety of strategies and techniques, including program modernization and technological improvements. Assists in the preparation of needed industries/workforces to take advantage of federal, state or philanthropic-funded opportunities to increase housing units and/or improve the existing housing stock. Coordinate with community-based partners to increase capacity for home repair programs. Work across internal departments and divisions to facilitate home repair program referral capacity within Contractor Licensing, Wastewater, Aging and Human Services, Health and Environment, and other groups. - Builds relationships with city code enforcement departments to increase referrals and collaborate on home repair programs. Look for ways to better leverage specializations in city-based, non-profit/faith-based, and county repair programs to improve system and customer experience. - Data analysis of construction industry trends and Johnson County's affordable housing stock. - Performs the duties of the Rehab Specialist position as assigned.

Job duties includes: - Serves as a role model for clients by identifying as a client of mental health services in an effort to help clients develop skills for coping and managing psychiatric symptoms. - Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists individual and family members to identify strategies or treatment options and participates in the development and modification of plans to regain ability to make independent choices and promote coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers, serving as the main point of contact.   - Provides individual and group peer support activities to promote skills for managing psychiatric symptoms and monitor and report client progress toward identified goals. - Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion. - Transports individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.

Responds in person to 911 behavioral health calls alongside law enforcement to conduct an assessment to recommend appropriate level of care, including assessing individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns, and determining the need for resource referrals.  - Completes in person or phone outreach to support individual's post-crisis with connecting to necessary services; this could also be after other 911 calls, like domestic violence, fatalities or traumatic experiences. - May complete State Hospital Screenings for involuntary commitments to assist with keeping individuals safe and getting critical services.  - Reviews police reports and determines appropriate next steps, including follow up needs after the initial call to ensure the crisis has resolved and/or if additional resources are needed. Follow up is conducted by phone or an in-person outreach alongside a law enforcement officer. - Collaborates with JCMHC teams and other community agencies to advocate and partner for individuals’ needs. - Submits clinical documentation regarding services provided and makes necessary referrals to internal and external resources.  - Facilitates trainings for police department regarding co-responder role and mental health related topics; participate in presentations in the community regarding the co-responder program.  This position will remain open until filled. 

Johnson County Mental Health is looking for qualified candidates to fill a Children's Case Manager position at our Mission and Olathe Mental Health office.  Case Managers work as part of a treatment team in the Pediatric Services program, providing services to support children, ages 4-18, with Severe Emotional Disabilities (SED).  Evening availability is required and the schedule will vary based on the needs of the children served.  This position will remain open until filled.   - 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.

Essential Duties: • Prevents and/or detects crime and enforces the laws of the state; provides investigative support, technical training and guidance to attorney staff, investigators and support staff; conducts moderately complex, professional-level investigations of crimes, KORA and KOMA violations, and/or consumer protection violations; organizes and maintains criminal and/or consumer case files; generates leads from public and law enforcement databases; conducts moderately complex analysis of financial and regulatory documents; conducts interviews; generates reports and case summaries; mediates resolutions between consumers and businesses; draws and executes search warrants. • Assists in investigations with other law enforcement agencies and organizations; responds to major crime scenes including use of deadly force by officers, in custody deaths, traffic fatalities and homicides; prepares confidential reports for use as work product in the evaluation and prosecution of criminal cases; testifies in Court; reviews and monitors reports prepared for use in the evaluation and prosecution of criminal cases; creates, organizes and maintains logs, records, and files; maintains and secures evidence; assembles and organizes data and prepares oral or written reports from such records; compiles and maintains in-depth departmental statistical data. • Provides witness protection in high risk cases; serves subpoenas and transports victims/witnesses to and from courthouse for trial and pre-trial proceedings; maintain security for the Office of the District Attorney working with courthouse security on security planning and emergency response. • Assists with community outreach and training on relevant topics; establishes and maintains contacts in government and private sector agencies; responds to the consumer and/or white collar hotline reports and assists walk-ins; conducts basic case intake by meeting with reporting parties of financial crimes and/or consumer protection violations; documents complaints and reports in a timely manner.

- Coordinates the creation, revision and modification of department policy and procedures while maintaining knowledge of correctional trends, evidence-based practices and changes in laws; uses current correctional terminology in policy statements and procedures; solicits input from staff on the development and/or revision of policies and incorporates changes as dictated by audits/instructions of state oversight agencies and other audits; ensures that policies are grammatically correct and in proper policy and procedure format; completes an annual review of policies and procedures through the development of a review calendar; notifies staff of new and/or revised policies by providing training to staff and compiling notification confirmations; maintains a comprehensive understanding of any software or programs that are used to develop, review, revise, and disseminate policies and procedures. - Develops a compliance audit calendar for agency policies and procedures; develops and maintains policy compliance audit forms based established policy expectations; conducts policy and procedures compliance audits consisting of staff interviews, facility inspections, process reviews, and file reviews; provides immediate feedback, coaching and/or recommendations to agency staff when violations of policies and/or procedures are discovered; reports results of compliance audits to administrative staff for review which measures performance, adherence to policy, and determines the need for clarification, redirection, additional enforcement, training, or changes to procedures; regularly meets with division directors and department’s director regarding policies, procedures, and compliance with the policies. - Creates, revises, and monitors Contract Administration Plans (CAP) for the department; works closely with divisional leadership and assigned staff to confirm Contracts, Agreements, MOUs, and MOAs (CAMM) are active, deliverables are being received pursuant to the CAMM, and expenditures are consistent with the maximum allowable amount / budget authority; confirms departmental staff are in compliance with Johnson County purchasing policies; liaisons with the Division of Budget, and Financial Management and Administration as needed; communicates with contractual staff, subgrantees, and vendors regarding deadlines, deliverables, and costs; identifies potential shortfalls and areas of non-compliance, and recommends strategies to mitigate the department's and county's liability; trains staff and provides technical assistance related to CAPS; collects and manages data related to CAP's; communicates outcomes and level of compliance to the department's leadership teams, staff, County, authorizing grant agencies, and stakeholders as needed.    - Assists with special projects and other activities within the administrative unit and throughout the department; may be asked to serve as the backup for administrative staff and tasks (human resources, fiscal, new employee orientations, advisory boards, etc.); participates in administrative staff meetings and completes assignments within designated timeframes and works with staff throughout the department learning about their operations and assisting with any questions or clarifications regarding policies and standards. 

Johnson County Mental Health is looking for a qualified candidate to fill a Case Manager position on the Adult Services team to work with adults who experience severe mental illness.  The Case Manager works as part of a strengths-based case management team, providing community-based services to Johnson county residents. Some evening availability is required and the schedule will vary based on the needs of the clients served.  Position will be open until filled.  - 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.

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Direct Support Professional for their Day Service division specifically in the retirement program.  JCDS serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  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.  Senior Direct Support Professionals are responsible for the delivery of services with JCDS.  This position also serves as a lead for other direct care staff. First review of candidates is Thursday, May 2, 2024.  - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs; provides crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of individuals; monitors and/or administers medication as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals; coordinates service delivery and provides guidance, training, and support for other support providers. - Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists individual and family members to identify strategies or treatment options and participates in the development and modification of plans to regain ability to make independent choices and promote coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers, serving as the main point of contact.  - Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided and reviews documentation or data to ensure timely and accurate completion; coordinates and monitors schedules based on current needs. Check out our job preview video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi8iyJSbCvo

  - Reviews, reconciles, compiles, tracks, and processes accounting transactions involving cash, receipts, invoices, requisitions, vouchers, journal entries, expense reports, and other similar items for approval.   - Communicates verbally and in writing with internal and external contacts in order to resolve discrepancies and exchange or update information. - Prepares standard and customized reports, such as summaries of balances, cost information, and other reports; assists with processing fiscal period opening/closing transactions. - Maintains and updates files; gathers and collates records to compile information. - Conducts tasks associated with payroll processing such as verifies timesheets, finds, researches, and provides resolution to payroll discrepancies; completes and verifies data entry; distributes paychecks; provides information and answers questions from staff regarding payroll issues; maintains attendance and leave tracking records; acts as department/agency workgroup functional representative in data management systems and provides training to new users; coordinates Family and Medical Leave according to policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Job duties includes: - Reviews, reconciles, compiles, tracks, and processes accounting transactions involving cash, receipts, invoices, requisitions, vouchers, journal entries, expense reports, and other similar items for approval; using established guidelines, analyzes and evaluates revenues or expenditures of a department fund or budget unit to determine the maximum allowable reimbursement or claim and reports information; researches and corrects accounting errors and discrepancies to ensure accurate accounting; completes and verifies data entry; reconciles AAA staff purchasing transactions. - Communicates verbally and in writing with internal and external contacts in order to resolve discrepancies and exchange or update information; explains rules, regulations, and policies regarding fiscal programs to staff to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures. - Prepares standard and customized reports, such as summaries of balances, cost information, and other reports; assists with processing fiscal period opening/closing transactions; assists in the preparation of complex documents such as financial statements and/or annual department budget by compiling and summarizing financial or statistical data for management use; prepares cost, staffing, and utilization analysis. - Maintains and updates files; gathers and collates records to compile information.

Job duties includes: - Answers phones, refers calls and customers; greets customers and gives standard information in response to phone, email, or in-person inquiries; serves as a subject matter expert; provides solutions and recommendations for complicated issues; tracks and monitors calls to provide quality control; provides training to other staff. - Creates and maintains files both public and confidential; inputs data into systems; creates and distributes reports and analyzes data to determine problems or trends; initiates written or oral correspondence; schedules appointments, meetings, and other functions. - Assists customers with completing routine and non-routine forms when appropriate; collects forms and any supporting documents; reviews for accuracy and completeness; obtains client information as well as signatures on required permission and consent forms; explains fees, policies, and payment options. Based on information received, researches account information; makes determination on coordination of services/resources, and organizes referrals to current staff or outside agencies; copies, collates, and routes forms to appropriate locations or staff. - Calculates and collects fees for payment; resolves a variety of non-routine customer complaints, problems, and billing disputes; may provide follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction. Completes daily audit and reconciliation of cash and checks collected, and prepares deposit.

 Other responsibilities include: - Provides comprehensive nursing services; assesses the holistic needs of individuals by incorporating family and environmental factors; collects and documents patient health history; measures and records vital signs; completes health assessments and performs limited exams; obtains, processes, and handles lab specimens; manages, controls and implements medication administration programs; performs minor procedures and treatments within designated area of specialty. - Completes and submits documentation regarding patient care and condition; reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided and documented by other service providers. - Provides patients and families with supportive resources; educates patients in areas impacting health, wellness, and daily living activities; develops and provides specialized health training and education to staff. - Provides case management, care coordination, referral and follow-up to individuals and/or families; evaluates outcomes, effectiveness of plans, and makes changes as necessary.

  - Reviews, reconciles, compiles, tracks, and processes accounting transactions involving cash, receipts, invoices, requisitions, vouchers, journal entries, expense reports, and other similar items for approval; using established guidelines, analyzes and evaluates revenues or expenditures of a department fund or budget unit to determine the maximum allowable reimbursement or claim and reports information; researches and corrects accounting errors and discrepancies to ensure accurate accounting. - Communicates verbally and in writing with internal and external contacts in order to resolve discrepancies and exchange or update information; explains rules, regulations, and policies regarding fiscal programs to staff to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures. - Prepares standard and customized reports, such as summaries of balances, cost information, and other reports; assists with processing fiscal period opening/closing transactions; assists in the preparation of complex documents such as financial statements and/or annual department budget by compiling and summarizing financial or statistical data for management use; prepares cost, staffing, and utilization analysis. - Maintains and updates files; gathers and collates records to compile information. - Conducts tasks associated with payroll processing such as verifies timesheets, finds, researches, and provides resolution to payroll discrepancies; completes and verifies data entry; distributes paychecks; provides information and answers questions from staff regarding payroll issues; maintains attendance and leave tracking records; acts as department/agency workgroup functional representative in data management systems and provides training to new users; coordinates Family and Medical Leave according to policies, procedures, and guidelines.

The Johnson County District Court is currently recruiting for a Research Attorney. This attorney will work primarily with a group of judges with civil dockets, providing independent analysis of briefs and memoranda submitted by litigants, preparing memoranda of law, drafting orders and opinions, and performing other work in support of the judges of this judicial district.  The Research Attorney duties include: - Study cases filed with the court; research questions of law presented; research and review statutes, regulations, legislative history, and case law by working primarily with a group of judges with civil court dockets providing independent analysis of briefs and memoranda. - Prepare prehearing research memoranda based on case facts and law; draft legal memoranda and proposed decisions on motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, motions to suppress or similar documentation; responsible for professional and technical writing and court appropriateness of all documents. - Complete special projects assigned by Chief Judge working with court administration. Applicants must complete the Johnson County Government online application and upload a letter of interest, resume, two writing samples, personal and professional references, including one law school faculty.  

Job duties include:  - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions (including evidence based practices to maintain the safety of individuals); monitors youth interactions and behaviors; monitors medication administration as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals. - Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists youth with managing their emotions, assists and supports individual treatment/recovery goals and assist  youth in developing positive coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers. - Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion. - Transports individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.

  Job duties include:  - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions (including evidence based practices to maintain the safety of individuals); monitors youth interactions and behaviors; monitors medication administration as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals. - Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists youth with managing their emotions, assists and supports individual treatment/recovery goals and assist  youth in developing positive coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers. - Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion. - Transports individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.

This position: - Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments as a part of the admission process, reviews ongoing provision of services, and/or crisis intervention; identifies individual needs and diagnoses substance use and/or mental health disorders; assesses individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns; determines the need for medication evaluation and referral; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders. - Provides psychotherapy and other clinical and therapeutic services for a designated case load of individuals, and families with complex, intensive, 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; organizes and facilitates skill development, clinical, and support groups; responds to emergency or crisis related requests from individuals and/or agencies; arranges for appropriate care and services; reviews/updates diagnosis and makes appropriate recommendations/referrals for continued services in the individuals home community. - Completes and submits clinical documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals; reviews and approves documentation and plans of care developed by other staff to ensure services are consistent with the level of care required for each individual's needs; monitors the quality and effectiveness of services provided.

Job responsibilities include:  - Performs more complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other craft and labor duties;  completes work orders in the maintenance and repair of building critical components of integrated building systems; checks emergency systems; assists in diagnosis, preforms repairs, and completes preventive maintenance duties on HVAC equipment and building infrastructure; reviews and understands building automation systems making less complex adjustments. - Leads special projects including planning the project; completes inspections of facilities, buildings, equipment utility systems to identify needs, extent of services and equipment requirements; coordinates and assists maintenance crews in completing assignments; escorts vendors performing contracted services within secured areas; trains new crew members; ensures safety standards are met; shares knowledge, explains duties, and helps others acquire higher skill level. - Repairs and maintains more complex tools, locking mechanisms, and equipment; maintains service records and monitors meter readings on equipment; assists in scheduling preventive maintenance; monitors inventory and stock requirements; assists in compiling, monitoring, reviewing, verifying operating costs, manpower needs, and budgetary requirements; prepares a variety of reports and maintains records to support data. - Performs various tasks requiring equipment, vehicle, and tool operation; uses a variety of small and large tools and operates a variety of light and medium duty equipment and attachments including: tractors, trucks, scissor lifts, boom truck, and snow removal equipment. - Completes paperwork, work orders, timesheets, and equipment logs using computerized system; follows purchasing card guidelines.

Responsibilities of the position include: - Participate in street outreach activities to engage and connect unsheltered persons with services and resources and liaise with local homeless shelters to coordinate services between the mental health center, shelters, and other homeless service providers within the Continuum of Care. - Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments in a variety of community-based settings as a part of the intake and diagnostic process, ongoing provision of services, and/or crisis intervention; identifies individual needs and diagnoses substance use and/or mental health disorders; assesses individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns; determines the need for medication evaluation and referral; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders. - Develops complex treatment and intervention plans to address the clinical 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 comprehensive, intensive, or long term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation, and review of plans. - Provides psychotherapy and other clinical and therapeutic services for a designated case load of individuals, groups, and families with complex, intensive, 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; organizes and facilitates skill development, clinical, and support groups; responds to emergency or crisis related requests from individuals and/or agencies; arranges for appropriate care and services; reviews and updates diagnosis and level of care. - Completes and submits clinical documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals; reviews and approves documentation and plans of care developed by other staff to ensure services are consistent with the level of care required for each individual's needs; monitors the quality and effectiveness of services provided. - Serves as the clinical expert on the treatment team by providing consultation to case managers, providing crisis intervention support for the team and serving as the back-up to the Team Leader of the Homeless Services Team.

Essential Duties:   Reviews and processes employee data received via supporting documentation; determines if further documentation is required and contacts appropriate individuals to secure said documentation; determines if the requested transaction is appropriate, may approve, return for correction, override or reject transactions; resolves discrepancies, with minimal supervision, through research and collaboration with others. Runs Oracle HR processing jobs, completes quality assurance checks on data output, and submits reports. Runs and submits new hire reporting each pay period to the State; submits files to the Social Security Verification system and completes the annual US Census Bureau Survey; maintains complete confidentiality of all information.   Processes payroll for Johnson County Park and Rec; audits resulting reports to identify pay issues and collaborates with PRK to resolve; prepares and processes prepayments, archive, check writer, NACHA and NACHA transmission.   Conducts testing in Oracle on upgrades and patches; identifies and reports system errors/exceptions; collaborates, assists and guides the Department of Human Resources on employee and position related transaction types depending on desired outcome; and any other Oracle processing issues that arise. Assists in training and guiding Personnel/Payroll Representatives and other staff at the department/agency level in HR policies and procedures along with FMA – Ops business processes and Self-Service Human Resources (SSHR) functionality; assists in preparing HR-related business process and user training documentation; assists supervisor, FMA-Ops management and Human Resources in planning and scheduling year-end salary transactions. Attends, participates in and acts as subject matter expert in the HR/PPR User group meeting and departmental staff meetings.    Generates standard reports and requests custom reports in order to validate data in Oracle; researches and resolves issues once identified; ensures accuracy of the position database; maintains the Work Comp, Grade and Location tables in Oracle ensuring data is up-to-date and accurate; enters earnings policies for Johnson County employees; runs the auto generation process every pay period for Johnson County and Park and Rec.   Performs miscellaneous duties; tracks data, facilitates customer requests, and work with FMA-Ops management and OSC to improve system reporting for central and user departments; perform other

Johnson County Government, in Olathe, Kansas, is actively recruiting for an experienced Paralegal/Legal Support Specialist with an interest and/or expertise in local government legal practice. We are one of the nation’s premier counties, providing comprehensive services to its citizens in its role as a leading organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area, and we offer an interesting as well as challenging legal career in a department of ten professional attorneys. We prefer applicants with governmental experience and an aspiration for public service.   Responsibilities: The Paralegal/Legal Support Specialist position provides para-professional and support services for the Legal Department, working with a group of ten attorneys and two other paralegals, covering a very diverse legal practice. This position will work most closely with the attorneys responsible for the assessment and collection of real estate taxes, tax and mortgage foreclosure actions, bankruptcy proceedings, health and human services including mental and public health, aging and development supports, public safety including emergency management, corrections, med-act, and employment law matters. The person selected will be expected to perform the following essential duties: - Prepare, draft, compile and review pleadings and other legal documents to initiate, respond to, or process legal actions related to tax foreclosure sales, mortgage foreclosures, bankruptcy claims, or other legal proceedings, including the electronic filing with courts and other tribunals. - Conduct legal and factual research utilizing a variety of technologies, including Westlaw, land record technologies and legal descriptions, spreadsheets, and social media applications. - Interact professionally with government officials, citizens, court personnel, attorneys, and legal representatives to respond to or make inquiries and to provide or obtain information. - Provide para-professional and/or administrative assistance related to confidential matters such as personnel issues and claims filed with the state or federal agencies or related to the conduct of elections. - Provides administrative assistance for legal proceedings; procures and prepares evidence and assists with presentation of evidence utilizing a variety of technologies; drafts/compiles legal documents; assists in preparing case files, jury trials, hearings, and post-trial dispositions; maintains calendars and lists for hearings, dockets, and courts; completes general correspondence and assists in courtroom proceedings by transcribing court oral orders; copies, files, and distributes documents. - Provide a wide range of support services in the operation of a legal office, including greeting persons contacting the office, answering telephones, sorting mail and other written materials for the office, filing papers and documents, maintaining books and materials in the library, and assisting with work as necessary for the office to complete its responsibilities.    

Johnson County Department of Corrections is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Correctional Advisor at the Adult Residential Center in New Century, Kansas.  Posting will remain open until filled.  Qualified applicants will remain as an active candidate for a period of up to 90 days.   The mission of the Department of Corrections is leading by example, we support and protect our community by encouraging responsibility and positive lasting change for a better future.  A Correctional Advisor supports all functions within the Adult Residential Center (ARC). The ARC is a minimum security correctional facility serving adult offenders on an open campus. We strive to cultivate an environment of responsibility and accountability through the use of evidence-based behavior change practices.  Correctional Advisors are direct care staff who continually interact with clients from various backgrounds with criminal records ranging from misdemeanor to felony convictions. Our population consists of high-risk offenders in need of substance abuse treatment, mental health services, employment/technical skills, education, and basic life skills.  Our overriding objective is to establish a stable foundation for re-entry back into the community.  The ARC consist of three components to meet the specific needs of the clients: Residential, Work Release and Therapeutic Community. The Residential component serves clients assigned to probation supervision; the Work Release component serves county and state inmates transitioning back into the community from jail or prison; and, the Therapeutic Community provides intensive substance abuse treatment for clients with extreme substance abuse issues. ARC has an open campus environment that is different than traditional correctional facilities because clients work in the community and reside at the ARC until their release. Correctional Advisors do not carry lethal or less-than-lethal weapons and do not physically engage offenders unless it is for the purposes of self-defense or the defense of others. The ARC is a 24-hour operation and shift work and overtime is required. As a CA, you will have the opportunity and responsibility to help shape behaviors and create lasting change in each client you interact with.  Working directly with clients is expected in order to: - Build healthy relationships, serve as a role-model for appropriate prosocial behavior and attitudes; - Teach and model basic expectations and provide frequent positive reinforcement; - Seek opportunities to teach new behaviors, coping skills, de-escalation techniques and emotion regulation; and - Provide a secure and clean working environment by conducting routine personal and physical plant searches. It takes a special and unique person to work in this environment.  We are looking for:   - Individuals that can be highly adaptable to change, exemplify teamwork, and support each function within the ARC; - Individuals that are able to manage their emotions and maintain temperament under stressful conditions; and, - Individuals that possess integrity, professionalism, humility, humor, and respect. The job is demanding and challenging at times, but it is also incredibly rewarding too. The starting wage for this position without experience will start at the minimum of the grade For more information regarding the duties of a Correctional Advisor, click on this link for a realistic job preview video:  https://youtu.be/kOdyp6va8fw 

Johnson County Department of Corrections is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Youth Correctional Advisor at the Juvenile Services Center in Olathe, Kansas.  Qualified applicants will remain as an active candidate for a period of up to 90 days.  This posting will remain open until filled.    The mission of the Department of Corrections is leading by example, we support and protect our community by encouraging responsibility and positive lasting change for a better future.  Professional Youth Correctional Advisors (YCAs) support all functions within the Juvenile Services Center, including the Juvenile Detention Center where youths, ages 10-17, are detained for allegedly committing serious offenses.  YCAs are responsible for overseeing youths in daily activities ensuring safety and security while teaching new skills and managing behaviors.  We are a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation.  Shift work and overtime is required. YCAs are direct care staff, continually interacting with youths that are significantly impacted by adverse childhood experiences.  Because of traumatization, many youths have not yet learned how to regulate their emotions and thoughts.  A youth can become dysregulated quickly, lash out verbally and physically toward peers and/or staff and otherwise engage in self-harming behaviors such as attempting suicide.  There are occasions when a youth becomes so dysregulated or becomes combative that physical restraint is necessary.  We work with some of the most challenging at-risk youths.   As a YCA, you will have the opportunity and responsibility to help shape behaviors and make a positive, lasting change in each youth you interact with.  Working directly with youths it is expected of a YCA to: - Build healthy relationships, serving as a role-model for appropriate prosocial behavior and attitudes; - Deploys cognitive behavioral strategies with youths through skill training and role-play exercises to facilitate behavior change; - Uses motivational interviewing techniques to enhance youth’s intrinsic motivation; - Teach and model basic expectations such as giving respect to self and others; being on task; acting responsibly; to lead by example; and, to practice safe behaviors; - Provide frequent positive reinforcement; and, - Seek opportunities to teach new behaviors, coping skills, de-escalation techniques and emotion regulation.   Not everyone has what it takes to be a professional Youth Correctional Advisor and work in this profession.  - YCAs must believe in rehabilitation, and the idea that youths convicted of crimes can become successful community members; - YCAs must be highly adaptable to changes, exemplify teamwork, and support each function within the Juvenile Services Center; - YCAs must be able to manage their emotions and maintain temperament under stressful conditions; and, - YCAs must possess integrity, professionalism, humility, humor, and respect.   The job is incredibly demanding and challenging at times; but, it is also incredibly rewarding too.    The starting wage for this position without experience will start at the minimum of the grade   For more information regarding the duties of a Youth Correctional Advisor, click on this link for a realistic job preview video:  https://youtu.be/WhVqbPJGNSM.  

Johnson County Mental Health is looking for a qualified candidate to fill a Case Manager position on the Homeless Services team to work with adults who experience severe mental illness.  The Case Manager works as part of a strengths-based case management team, providing community-based services to Johnson county residents. Some evening availability is required and the schedule will vary based on the needs of the clients served.  Position will be open until filled.  - 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.

- Independently completes a variety of routine, semi-skilled, and manual labor tasks in the completion of wastewater collection system cleaning and inspection or excavation of sanitary sewer lines, force mains and manholes; works as the lead on an assigned crew in the completion of routine labor tasks, such as pulling hoses, setting up traffic control for work sites and flagging, removing debris from sewer lines or complex line repair and construction tasks; preparing materials and tools, cleaning holding tanks, sewer lines, and other areas using high pressure hoses, saw blades, and other equipment, and taking inventory of materials on a work truck or installation of a variety of erosion control and landscape materials as well as pavement repair and sets up traffic controls and completes traffic control tasks such as flagging. - Operates a variety of vehicles, light, medium and heavy duty equipment, and tools including backhoe, trucks, dump trucks skid loader, water trucks, compact rollers,mini excavator, crane truck, power broom, snow removal equipment, low boy trailers, track loaders, excavators large wheel loader or other equipment; follows established safety protocols for completion of safety sensitive work, such as wearing required personal protective equipment and following guidelines and directions for confined space entries; carries on-call phone or pager and responds to emergency and afterhours calls for service to address emergency requests and serves as subject matter expert or assist other staff with more complex and less routine calls. - Enters data into maintenance and other tracking systems; completes routine preventative maintenance as well as preventative maintenance of a more complex nature; responds to customer service inquiries and handles more complex or escalated questions or concerns from line cleaning crew leads and the public. - Makes NASSCO PACP based decisions and coding of the structures inspected with the CCTV units and inputs them into the county “CMMS” Computerized maintenance management system. - Serves as a field Foreman and leads crews of line cleaning and inspection or line repair and construction crew leader and team members; trains and mentors crew members on work techniques and methodologies; coordinates the daily activities, equipment, and personal needs with other Foreman and line cleaning or repair personnel. Communicates work plans and assigns tasks to crew members; provides instruction on the use of equipment and labor techniques; reads and interprets complex engineering plans, and specifications; attends and participates in coordination meetings. assists the Assistant Superintendent in developing priorities; assists in the planning of crew activities and monitors the safety of the crew; attends project meetings for more complex projects; provides feedback on the performance of crew members to the Assistant Superintendent for their follow-up. - Develops daily crew activity reports for tracking and payroll; provides instruction on the use of equipment and labor techniques: responds to citizen’s issues and discusses/resolves issues with the public and other agencies; utilizes problem solving techniques and processes to facilitate the identification and resolution of problems and issues related to the completion of work assignments; completes a variety of employee related records such as Worker’s Compensation documents and Accident Reports.  

The job duties include: - Maintaining an efficient home-delivered meal service by accurately recording client changes, and communicate meal service changes to volunteers - Package meal components into meal carrier bags; prepare dining room for meal service - Report any client concerns to the Nutrition Office - Organize the daily operations of the Nutrition Center. Order accurate meal counts by 11:00am for next day delivery, and ensure the correct number of meal components are delivered daily - Complete required paperwork including reports and intakes - Maintain food safety and sanitation standards - Clean and sanitize equipment and food service areas - Handle other job-related duties as assigned This position will be hired at a minimum of $15 per hour based upon experience.

Johnson County Department of Health and Environment is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Deputy Medical Examiner.  This position is located at the Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Office, 11894 S. Sunset Dr., Olathe, KS 66061. This position provides excellent benefits, including health insurance, wellness programs and discounts, retirement programs, and various other discount programs.    This position will serve as a Deputy Coroner and Deputy Medical Examiner and will serve as second in command to the Chief Medical Examiner.  In the absence of the Chief Medical Examiner or in partnership with the Chief Medical Examiner, the Deputy will review information submitted regarding deaths in Johnson County and will determine whether an autopsy is required.  The Deputy will conduct autopsies required, assure appropriate testing or specialty reviews, document cause and manner of death by thorough documentation and perform other responsibilities of the Chief Medical Examiner in the absence of that individual. This position will be on-call bi-weekly to provide guidance to the medicolegal death investigators; review and approve cremation permits; review and approve decline cases within a 24-hour period in accordance with NAME standards. This position will also manage the Forensic Autopsy Technicians and manage the student interns.   This position will remain open until filled.   Other duties include:   - Performs external examinations and autopsies and prepares reports of findings; examines microscopic and toxicological studies; reviews CT and x-ray imaging; determines the cause and manner of death of individuals under MEO jurisdiction; Reviews and approves cremation permits; completes the certification of death; reviews and approves decline cases within a 24-hours period as required by NAME accreditation standards; collects and preserves the chain of evidence; provides expert testimony in legal proceedings or hearings; is on-call biweekly to address questions of the medicolegal death investigators. - Communicates findings and interpretations of autopsy findings to law enforcement agencies, lawyers, physicians, other professionals and members of decedents’ families; as needed, conducts scene investigations to obtain additional data. - Manages Forensic Autopsy Technicians by assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of employees; monitors for adherence of relevant federal, state, and local laws as well as professional standards and guidelines; ensures compliance with all applicable health and safety standards and good laboratory practices; updates and/or develops the skills of the employees by developing, providing, or procuring training; motivates and counsels the employees; oversees autopsy staff scheduling and conducts formal performance evaluations; provides guidance and leadership in constant improvement activities related to forensic autopsies. - Serve as education coordinator for student interns, medical students, residents, and/or pathology assistant students to foster education in forensic pathology. Help students develop topics for presentation and submissions for publications. Complete end of rotation evaluations. - Represents the Medical Examiner's Office by attending and presenting at public and governmental meetings or conferences; providing technical education, guidance, and consultation to the department, the community and other agencies. Uses the knowledge obtained in examinations to promote education and research into the key public health problems facing the public, such as gun violence, drug overdose, suicide, etc.; Participates in the State Child Death Review Board as a subject matter expert. - Performs duties of the coroner in accordance with provisions of K.S.A. 22a-226, et seq. and amendments thereto, in the absence of the Chief Medical Examiner/Coroner. Performs the administrative and personnel responsibilities in the absence of the Chief Medical Examiner. - Develops, authors, and/or updates divisional policies, procedures, and mass fatality plans by reviewing and analyzing policies, procedures, and legislation; oversees the execution of modifications; prepares and presents recommended changes in operations and policies. - Embraces Johnson County's Pillars of Performance and in partnership with the Chief Medical Examiner builds a culture that is congruent with county values and a high-performing organization; participates in short- and long-term strategic planning initiatives and related goals and objectives in conjunction with Department of Health & Environment's (DHE) departmental strategic plan; builds relationships with Funeral Homes, Emergency Medical Services, Law Enforcement agencies and other relevant community partners essential to the function and operation of the Medical Examiner Office and participates with and supports Metro partners in building response plans related to Mass Fatalities.

Job duties include: - Interviews individuals and compiles information regarding background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and/or determine service eligibility; conducts group meetings; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders. - Develops plans to address the needs of individuals with substance abuse disorders; 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; participates in meetings related to client care coordination. - Provides a variety of services for individuals with routine, brief, and/or less complex needs; ensures services provided are consistent with individual plans; assists individuals to identify strategies or treatment options; initiates and attends individual and/ or group meetings; provides or assists with educational and psychosocial groups; evaluates and counsels individuals who have addiction disorders; 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. - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of individuals; monitors and/or administers medication as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals.

Johnson County Department of Facilities is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Grounds Specialist that supports multiple building in Johnson County Kansas.  Qualified applicants will remain as an active candidate for a period of up to 90 days. This posting will remain open until filled.     For a look at our awesome benefits package, click here! 2024 Benefit Guide - Operates vehicles and powered equipment; completes commercial mowing and snow removal; applies chemicals and spreads fertilizers, herbicides and soil amendments; mulches tree beds, plants trees and flowers; aerates and seeds landscaping; trims and prunes shrubs and trees; repairs soil erosion. - Performs various tasks requiring equipment, vehicle, and tool operation; uses a variety of small and large tools and operates a variety of light and medium duty equipment and attachments including: tractors, trucks, dump trucks, skid steer loader, water trucks, compact rollers, excavator, power broom, and snow removal equipment; performs general and routine maintenance of light and medium duty equipment; changes over from mowing equipment to snow equipment. - Performs basic maintenance duties such as painting, light plumbing, cleaning shop and equipment areas; builds, fixes, and maintains fencing; completes basic preventative maintenance on building/plant equipment. - Completes paperwork, timesheets and equipment logs using computerized system; follows purchasing card guidelines.

 Responsibilities of the position include: - Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments as a part of the intake and diagnostic process, ongoing provision of services, and/or crisis intervention; identifies individual needs and diagnoses substance use and/or mental health disorders; assesses individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns; determines the need for medication evaluation and referral; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders. - Develops complex treatment and intervention plans to address the clinical 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 comprehensive, intensive, or long term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation, and review of plans. - Provides psychotherapy and other clinical and therapeutic services for a designated case load of individuals, groups, and families with complex, intensive, 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; organizes and facilitates skill development, clinical, and support groups; responds to emergency or crisis related requests from individuals and/or agencies; arranges for appropriate care and services; reviews and updates diagnosis and level of care. - Completes and submits clinical documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals; reviews and approves documentation and plans of care developed by other staff to ensure services are consistent with the level of care required for each individual's needs; monitors the quality and effectiveness of services provided. - Serves as the clinical expert on the treatment team by providing consultation to case managers, providing crisis intervention support for the team and serving as the back-up to the Team Leader.  

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 with substance abuse disorders; 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; participates in meetings related to client care coordination. - Provides a variety of services for individuals with routine, brief, and/or less complex needs; ensures services provided are consistent with individual plans; assists individuals to identify strategies or treatment options; initiates and attends individual and/ or group meetings; provides or assists with educational and psychosocial groups; evaluates and counsels individuals who have addiction disorders; 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. - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of individuals; monitors and/or administers medication as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals.

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 with substance abuse disorders; 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; participates in meetings related to client care coordination. - Provides a variety of services for individuals with routine, brief, and/or less complex needs; ensures services provided are consistent with individual plans; assists individuals to identify strategies or treatment options; initiates and attends individual and/ or group meetings; provides or assists with educational and psychosocial groups; evaluates and counsels individuals who have addiction disorders; 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. - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of individuals; monitors and/or administers medication as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals.

Johnson County Wastewater (JCW) is responsible for the safe collection, transportation and treatment of wastewater generated by our community. Our work ensures that our lakes, rivers, and streams remain free from disease-causing pathogens and pollutants that are harmful to public health and the environment. Johnson County Wastewater is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of Maintenance Specialist.  This position works in a team environment to support the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility as well as the off-site pump stations.  They will also support the electrical maintenance and install needs at other locations as needed.  - Inspects and documents plant and pump station processes to ensure proper operations and detect common equipment failures by reading and interpreting information provided by the SCADA system, visual observations of tanks and tests, and other instrumentation; monitors telemetry equipment to identify alarms during heavy rain events and emergency operations; carries on-call duty phone or pager to respond to alarms and other needs during off hours; works weekend shifts either independently for more routine operation functions or with other crew members when more advanced operations or maintenance functions are needed. - Performs specific laboratory analysis for compliance by collecting samples and using standard methods and techniques; performs microscopic examination of samples for types and quantities of micro-organisms. - Under direct supervision, assists in performing preventative and general maintenance on assigned equipment by adjusting and troubleshooting a variety of complex pumps, valves, motors and other equipment required to maintain appropriate operations; assists with the repair or replacement of a variety of piping and other infrastructure or equipment. - Maintains and updates operational and maintenance records, logs and databases; performs and records routine mathematical calculations related to plant operational activities. - Works with the public and other customers by assisting haulers/tankers, delivery drivers, and vendors/contractors; responds to routine questions and complaints from the general public and escalates more complex requests, questions, or concerns.

Process bidding documents including Invitation for Bid (IFB) and Request for Proposal (RFP); Research and determine competitive specifications, scope of services, appropriate special terms and conditions and appropriate bid sheets; Establish and maintain appropriate working relationship with County departments, agencies and vendors; Coordinate document reviews with Legal department and Risk Management to insure compliance with statutes, policies and procedures of federal, state and local entities; Lead public IFB/RFP openings for goods, services and construction projects; Prepare recommendation of award to BOCC.   Work closely with all user departments in a professional manner; Prioritize and schedule projects as required in order to meet the user department needs; Work continuously with staff to improve procurement methods and procedures; Advise departments of contract rights and obligations by contacting departmental personnel to facilitate contract compliance and provide methods of contract planning and review.   Process automated purchase order information, verifying for completeness and accuracy; Input and maintain contract information in County contract management and Oracle ERP systems; Request Bonds, Certificates of Insurance and Tax Exemption Certificates as necessary or required; Approve purchase requisitions and distribute purchase orders.   Negotiate with vendors to achieve objectives; obtain right material/services, quantity, time/place, source, service and price. Establish and maintain term and supply contracts for Countywide and departmental utilization; Manage contract administration, i.e.; vendor price adjustment requests, vendor contract compliance issues; Work with user departments to review supplier performance prior to term and supply contract renewals.   Represents the Purchasing Division in the absence of the Purchasing Manager; Attends County Manager agenda review; Attends BOCC business meeting and agenda review; Approves and signs high dollar purchase orders; Awards and signs contracts that are within the authority of the Purchasing Division; Processes emergency purchases; Approves purchases for the Purchasing Division.   Complete special projects as assigned.

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of on-call Direct Support Professional for their residential services division.  JCDS serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  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.  Direct Support Professionals are responsible for the delivery of services with JCDS. First review of candidates will be Thursday, January 18, 2024.   Check out our job preview video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi8iyJSbCvo - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of individuals; monitors and/or administers medication as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals. - Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists individual and family members to identify strategies or treatment options and participates in the development and modification of plans to regain ability to make independent choices and promote coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers, serving as the main point of contact. - Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion. - Transports individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.  

Are you seeking an employer to support your professional growth? Then you should join the Road Maintenance team at Johnson County Public Works. The Road Maintenance Worker (RMW) position falls within a career progression program giving employees the opportunity for advancement. Based on your qualifications, you will be hired in to one of two levels: RMW I or RMW II. Are awesome benefits and competitive wages also important to you? Johnson County has you covered! Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability, retirement plans, and flex spending, as well as access to many discounts and services. This job will remain open until filled.   ****A $2,000.00 sign-on bonus will be awarded to candidates who are selected and hired into this position. **** - Performs routine semi-skilled and skilled tasks under close supervision in the completion of general road maintenance tasks, including tasks related to the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, rights of way and other County infrastructure; dumps, spreads and tamps asphalt to repair joints and patch broken pavement; cuts and prepares road surfaces for the repair of potholes and the sealing of roadway cracks; hauls and spreads sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders; removes litter and debris from roadways, including debris from flooding to ensure roadways are passable; performs roadside landscaping work, such as mowing, clearing weeds, cutting brush and trimming trees to maintain a clear recovery zone for motorists; installs erosion control materials to facilitate restoration of roadside vegetation. - Performs various tasks requiring equipment, vehicle, and tool operation; performs pre-trip inspections of trucks and equipment; executes field maintenance activities required to operate the equipment; uses a variety of small and large tools and operates a variety of light and medium duty road maintenance and construction equipment and attachments including: trucks, dump trucks, skid steer loader, water trucks, compact rollers, mini excavator, power broom, and snow removal equipment; performs general and routine maintenance of light and medium duty equipment. - Performs a variety of activities during emergency response which include sign repair, closing roads, addressing flood issues, and plowing and sanding activities for snow events.   

Are you seeking an employer to support your professional growth? Then you should join the Road Maintenance team at Johnson County Public Works. The Road Maintenance Worker (RMW) position falls within a career progression program giving employees the opportunity for advancement. Based on your qualifications, you will be hired in to one of two levels: RMW I or RMW II. Are awesome benefits and competitive wages also important to you? Johnson County has you covered! Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability, retirement plans, and flex spending, as well as access to many discounts and services. This job will remain open until filled.   ****A $2,000.00 sign-on bonus will be awarded to candidates who are selected and hired into this position. ****   The job duties of the Road Maintenance Worker may include the following:   - Performs routine semi-skilled and skilled tasks under close supervision in the completion of general road maintenance tasks, including tasks related to the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, rights of way and other County infrastructure; spreads and tamps asphalt to repair joints and patch broken pavement; cuts and prepares road surfaces for the repair of potholes and the sealing of roadway cracks; spreads sand, gravel, and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders; removes litter and debris from roadways, including debris from flooding to ensure roadways are passable; performs roadside landscaping work, such as mowing, clearing weeds, cutting brush and trimming trees to maintain a clear recovery zone for motorists; installs erosion control materials to facilitate restoration of roadside vegetation. - Performs various tasks requiring equipment, vehicle, and tool operation; performs pre-trip inspections of trucks and equipment; executes field maintenance activities required to operate the equipment; uses a variety of small and large tools and operates a variety of light duty road maintenance equipment and attachments including trucks, skid steer loader, compact rollers, mini excavator, power broom, and snow removal equipment; performs general and routine maintenance of light duty equipment. - Performs a variety of activities during emergency response which include sign repair, closing roads, addressing flood issues, and plowing and sanding activities for snow events.

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Direct Support Professional for their residential services division.  JCDS serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  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.  Senior Direct Support Professionals are responsible for the delivery of services with JCDS.  This position also serves as a lead for other direct care staff. We are always looking for great people and have multiple openings for this job. - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs; provides crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of individuals; monitors and/or administers medication as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals; coordinates service delivery and provides guidance, training, and support for other support providers. - Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists individual and family members to identify strategies or treatment options and participates in the development and modification of plans to regain ability to make independent choices and promote coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers, serving as the main point of contact.  - Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided and reviews documentation or data to ensure timely and accurate completion; coordinates and monitors schedules based on current needs. Check out our job preview video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi8iyJSbCvo

Job duties includes: - Works one-on-one with the youth and family to provide the services needed to resolve issues and stabilize behavior - some examples would include teaching the youth skills necessary for successful relationships, implementing strategies with the youth and family for school success and working on developing independent living and self-sufficiency skills. - Facilitates Psychosocial Groups on a variety of topics including: problem solving, social skills, leisure time training, health and personal relationships. - Provides crisis interventions as necessary, which may including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of the child. - Transports individuals receiving services to appointments and activities.  

For a look at our awesome benefits package, click here! https://publications.flimp.net/johnson-county-benefits-guide-2024/full-view.html - Completes detailed cleaning including disinfecting surface areas; dusts, mops, sweeps and auto scrubs floors; washes windows, fixtures, floors and walls; dusts furniture, lockers, cabinets, walls, window sills, radiators, and other furnishings; dusts and washes blinds; empties trash receptacles; completes specialized floor cleaning tasks such as stripping, waxing, and buffing floors; shampoos, cleans, and dries carpets; performs maintenance of entryway runners and mats. - Cleans and sanitizes toilets, urinals, sinks, hand dryers, and other surfaces; restocks inventory; assists in recycling efforts; responds to customer requests; prioritizes tasks based on supervisors' guidance. - Uses, maintains, and properly stores floor maintenance equipment; completes biohazard clean-up by following specific disinfecting process. - Completes paperwork, timesheets and equipment logs using computerized system. - Follows key control guidelines; maintains/administers appropriate safety procedures in secured environments.

Job duties includes: - Assesses psychiatric symptoms, psychosocial issues, likely side effects from medications, potential medical problems, mental status, and possible need for change in treatment regimen through in-person (R.N. Medication Reviews) or phone contact with patients/collateral historians; consults with the psychiatrist in-person or by phone; verifies psychiatric provider orders; explains any ordered changes to patient/family; coordinates changes in treatment with other providers/pertinent personnel (e.g. case managers, pharmacists, Jail Health services staff, residential substance dependence program staff, etc.); monitors response and gives feedback as indicated; administers intramuscular injections as ordered by the psychiatric provider; identifies and coordinates the patient's clinical needs with other members of the treatment team (e.g. therapists, case managers); tracks and makes available for the psychiatrist necessary lab and other investigative results that have been complete; administers and tracks clinically necessary rating scales (e.g. AIMS to monitor for development of tardive dyskinesia), and refer to the psychiatric provider to evaluate.  - Supervises the systematic and efficient work flow for nurses within the clinic on a day-to-day basis including coordination of nursing coverage; delegates assignments and provides direction for the nursing staff in accordance with their level of training and the patients acuity; works in cooperation with medical providers and other MNH staff to ensure the best quality of patient care; provides quality review of documentation and general psychiatric nursing practice of nurses; responsible for monitoring of adherence to policies set forth by NCCHC to maintain accreditation; works with leadership and the providers to develop the weekly schedule, attends the monthly meetings, and coordinate with outside providers.   - Consults with other MHC staff regarding clinical and medication issues; discusses medical/psychiatric/medication concerns as noted by other staff (e.g. therapists, case managers, correctional facility personnel) - Provides education to patients/families/others; accesses, maintains, and makes available educational materials; educates patients and families directly and by phone about psychiatric illnesses, medication expectations and potential side effects, basic wellness and medical issues; develops and provides mental health and medication education to others both informally and formally.

The Crisis Clinician will have two primary roles on the team.  First, the Crisis Clinician will be paired with a MCRT Crisis Case Manager to provide mobile crisis response (see work schedule for current availability). The pair will be dispatched by JCMHC’s 988 Crisis Line team to safely respond to behavioral health crises occurring in the community. Safety is critical in these roles and the pair will request law enforcement support at their discretion. The pair will de-escalate, assess and support individuals through their crisis and complete timely follow up, either by phone or at their home, to ensure the individual connects to appropriate resources and/or the crisis has resolved. The second role of the Crisis Clinician is to provide ongoing clinical support for clients on MCRT case managers’ caseloads. This includes outreach visits with MCRT case managers to high acuity clients or those with complex circumstances for the purposes of clinical assessment, safety planning, and crisis stabilization. Other duties includes: - Responding across Johnson County as part of a 2-person team, providing mobile crisis interventions to a variety of individuals in crisis. - Assessing risk and develop thorough safety and/or crisis stabilization plans, referring to higher level of care when needed and maintaining client safely in the community when possible. - Completing state hospitalization screening and collaborating with law enforcement on emergency detention as appropriate relating to the crisis. - Providing support, education, and connection to resources, as needed for appropriate crisis response. - Providing proactive outreach to prevent mental health crisis and/or criminal justice recidivism. - Collaborating with JCMHC teams, law enforcement, family members, hospitals and other community agencies to advocate and partner for individuals’ needs. - Completing and submitting clinical documentation regarding services provided.

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of on-call Direct Support Professional for their residential services division.  JCDS serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  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.  Direct Support Professionals are responsible for the delivery of services with JCDS. We are always looking for great people and have multiple openings for this job. - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of individuals; monitors and/or administers medication as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals. - Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists individual and family members to identify strategies or treatment options and participates in the development and modification of plans to regain ability to make independent choices and promote coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers, serving as the main point of contact. - Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion. - Transports individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work. Check out our job preview video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi8iyJSbCvo

Johnson County Mental Health Center is hiring a licensed Master’s Level Clinician to work in their Adult Services Program.  The Clinician will work as part of a treatment team and provide clinical services to individuals with severe mental illness, including mood disorders.  The focus is on recovery, primarily using the Strengths Based Model of practice.    This position will remain open until filled.  Responsibilities of the position include: - Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments as a part of the intake and diagnostic process, ongoing provision of services, and/or crisis intervention; identifies individual needs and diagnoses substance use and/or mental health disorders; assesses individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns; determines the need for medication evaluation and referral; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders. - Develops complex treatment and intervention plans to address the clinical 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 comprehensive, intensive, or long term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation, and review of plans. - Provides psychotherapy and other clinical and therapeutic services for a designated case load of individuals, groups, and families with complex, intensive, 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; organizes and facilitates skill development, clinical, and support groups; responds to emergency or crisis related requests from individuals and/or agencies; arranges for appropriate care and services; reviews and updates diagnosis and level of care. - Completes and submits clinical documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals; reviews and approves documentation and plans of care developed by other staff to ensure services are consistent with the level of care required for each individual's needs; monitors the quality and effectiveness of services provided. - Serves as the clinical expert on the treatment team by providing consultation to case managers, providing crisis intervention support for the team and serving as the back-up to the Team Leader.  

Johnson County Mental Health is looking for a qualified applicant to fill the position of an On-Call Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) position for the Crisis Recovery Center & Adult Detox Unit in Shawnee, KS. This position is responsible for a variety of functions to help support this 24-hour program, providing integrated services to adults suffering from severe mental illness and substance use disorders. Job functions include crisis intervention, support, monitoring and prompting for activities of daily living. The Behavioral Health Specialist must be knowledgeable of basic mental health and recovery concepts.  This position is eligible for a shift differential specific to overnight hours($1.50/hr), weekend hours ($0.75/hr), and evening hours ($0.75/hr). Job will remain posted until filled. - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of individuals; monitors individuals while they take medication as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals. - Provides guidance and support to enable productive lives of individuals; assists individual and family members to identify strategies or treatment options and participates in the development and modification of plans to regain ability to make independent choices and promote coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers. - Participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion.   - Transports individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.