Johnson County Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions for services provided by Johnson County Developmental Supports.

We provide an array of options for employers in the Johnson County and the greater Kansas City Metropolitan area and link businesses to qualified employees.

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Johnson County Developmental Supports offers confidential shredding in our Document Destruction program that provides employment training and wages for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

JCDS promotes the values of “Employment First” with a focus on integrated, community-based employment for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to earn at or above the minimum wage as the first option.

The Community Behavioral Health Team is a cross-functional team created through a partnership between JCDS and Johnson County Mental Health that provides positive behavioral supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who also have a co-occurring mental health diagnosis.

JCDS Health Supports offers a variety of clinical services and supports necessary for people with disabilities to maintain health. The Clinical Support staff focuses on the health and wellness of individuals supported by JCDS and actively seek to curb the development of serious health concerns by monitoring preventative care for persons supported.

The JCDS case management team is comprised of degreed, experienced professionals, who are dedicated to empowering individuals to lead enriched, interdependent, healthy, safe and choice-driven lives.

Evaluation and regularly scheduled nursing visits by a registered nurse for individuals who have medical conditions that require ongoing oversight.

Case management that is provided by a licensed individual or agency that assists the person and support network.