Hands Specialist I

C312 Kentucky River District Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky River District Health Department is seeking staff for the HANDS program to review clinic records, interview parents, and conduct parent visit assessments after birth. Positions include travel to Perry, Knott, and Letcher Counties and involve home visits using an approved HANDS curriculum.

Responsibilities include assessing eligibility for early childhood education and family supports, documenting visits, and coordinating referrals, with required background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Early Childhood Education or a related field; Master’s can substitute for one year experience.
• Experience: none required; substitution allowed with Master’s degree in Human Services.
• Post-employment credentials must be maintained if already possessed.

Responsibilities

• Review clinic records and conduct parent visit assessments/surveys within 30 days of hospital or clinic records review.
• Provide home visits using approved HANDS curriculum and educate parents on coping techniques.
• Refer families to community resources and document activities and referrals.

Skills

Case management

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Early Childhood Education

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 11/09/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 14 Salary: $17.04 - $21.19 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Kentucky 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. Provide home visits to participants using an approved curriculum. Positions will be in Perry, Knott, and Letcher Counties. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Zola Stacy at [e-mail].

DESCRIPTION

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. Will also provide home visits to participating families on an ongoing basis.

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

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. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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