HANDS Specialist

Allen County Health Department; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Barren River District Health Department is seeking a HANDS Specialist to review clinic records and interview parents to assess needed community supports from birth to age three. The role involves conducting parent visit assessments and connecting families with educational and nutrition resources.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or a Master’s in Human Services substitution) and/or a nursing degree with appropriate public health experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social or behavioral science related field may be considered with 1 year of case management experience.
• Master’s in Human Services may substitute for one year of experience.
• Associate degree in Nursing with KY licensure and 2 years of public health experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct parent visit assessments within 30 days of receiving hospital/clinic records to determine eligibility for HANDS services.
• Interview families to promote outreach and educate on coping techniques and accessing resources.
• Develop and distribute informational materials that meet HANDS guidelines; maintain logs, schedules and charting.
• Interpret laws and policies and provide guidance to staff; monitor and modify program requirements as needed.
• Review records submitted by program staff to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Possibly conduct ongoing home visitation as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Early Childhood Education or related field

Master’s degree in Human Services (substitute for 1 year experience)

Associate degree in Nursing with Kentucky licensure (or compact state) and 2 years public health experience

Job description

HANDS Specialist### HANDS SpecialistApply: Warren County Health Center: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 4, 2026 (4 days left to apply): JR-10001498Advertisement Closes:10/04/2026 12:00 AMPay Grade:Grade 14Salary:$17.90 - $22.26 HourlyTime Type:Full timeHealth Department:Barren River District Health DepartmentSummary:In the Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program, responsible for reviewing clinic records and interviewing / conducting Parent Visit Assessment/Survey with parents (prenatal and/or immediately after the birth) to determine appropriate level of support from the community.If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Haley Daniel at [e-mail]:# **CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS**## CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.* In the Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program, responsible for reviewing clinic records and interviewing / conducting Parent Visit Assessment/Survey with parents (prenatal and/or immediately after the birth) to determine appropriate level of support from the community. Families facing challenges will be offered visits by a Family Support Worker, if the family opts out of participation they will be referred to appropriate community resources based on family needs## **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.## **EDUCATION:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science related field may also be considered with one (1) year experience performing case management services.## **EXPERIENCE:*** (None)# **SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE**## **EDUCATION:*** A Master’s degree in Human Services may substitute for the one (1) year of experience.## **EXPERIENCE:*** Associate degree in Nursing with licensure in Kentucky or a compact state and two (2) years of public health experience will substitute for education.## **SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:** (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)* (N/A)## **POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:** EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.* (None)## EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.* Conduct parent visit assessment/survey within 30 days of receiving, after review of prenatal or birth records from the hospital or clinic, to determine eligibility for early childhood education and family support services of infants and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age. Will conduct interviews to promote outreach activities in family homes or community setting to educate parents in coping techniques and to take an active role in accessing resources or assistance with referrals for appropriate education and nutrition of their child. May develop and distribute informational materials that meet program guidelines. Keep accurate logs of service visits, schedules and charting, prepare reports and analyses set forth in HANDS program policy and guidelines. Interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures and provide administrative assistance or guidance to departmental staff, which may include but is not limited to; monitor, evaluate and participate in modifications regarding program requirements. Review records and reports submitted by program requests or agency staff and ensure compliance with federal and state law regulation and policies. May conduct ongoing home visitation on an as needed basis.## **TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.* Work will require travel to family homes or within the community setting when not in the agency office.## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:* Applicants and employees in this classification will be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.## **DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED:** **09-06-2010**## DATE OF LAST REVISION: **10-03-2022**THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.Probationary Period:This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D