HANDS Specialist

C303 Barren River District Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barren River District Health Department seeks a Family Support Worker for HANDS to review prenatal/birth records and interview parents to determine needed community support. You will conduct parent visit assessments and promote outreach to educate families on resources and services for infants and toddlers.

Responsibilities include documenting visits, preparing analyses, and coordinating referrals while complying with federal/state rules. Travel to family homes is required.

Qualifications

• Education as listed; one year case management experience preferred.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Competency in navigating community resources and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Review clinic records and conduct parent visit assessments within 30 days.
• Interview families to determine appropriate HANDS services.
• Promote outreach activities in homes and community settings.
• Develop and distribute HANDS program information materials.
• Maintain logs, prepare reports, and ensure policy compliance.
• Interpret laws and provide guidance to staff as needed.

Skills

Case management

Interviewing

Family outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Social/Behavioral Science

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 10/04/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 14 Salary: $17.90 - $22.26 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Barren River District Health Department

Summary

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.

Description

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.

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities

• 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

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 Come for a job. Stay for a career. Make a difference for a lifetime.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Haley Daniel at [e-mail].

Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)