Behavioral Health Specialist (Service Coordinator II)

Position Title

Job Title

Behavioral Health Specialist (Service Coordinator II)

Organizational Unit

Johnson County KS -> Developmental Supports -> JCD-Case Management

Location

Johnson County – KS US
Mark D Elmore Center – Lenexa, KS 66219 US (Primary)

Position Grade

15.15 Non-Exempt

Pay Range (actual pay depends on qualifications)

$24.00 – $32.48

Employment Category

Fulltime-Regular (40 hrs, Full Benefits)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; Hours Vary

Job Description

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

Johnson County Developmental Supports has an exciting Behavioral Health Specialist opportunity within the Community Behavioral Health Team (CBHT). This program is dedicated to utilizing evidenced-based strategies that combine applied behavior analysis and biomedical science with person-centered values to increase quality of life and decrease problem behaviors of individuals with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. This position will work with a caseload focused on providing support to children and adults and is responsible for promoting efforts to retain individuals-served within their home/community by assessing the needs of the individuals-served, facilitating access to appropriate community supports and facilitating the implementation of behavior supports within family and organization systems to ensure sustainable change over time. This position will remain open until filled with first review of application on Friday, July 7, 2023. Responsibilities of the position include:

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.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and one year of related work experience are required. Must have valid drivers license with good driving record.

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

Candidate must be able to successfully complete background screenings.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Driving Status

Intermediate (5% to 25%)