HANDS Specialist II

Kentucky Department for Public Health; Arkansas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky River District Health Department is seeking three HANDS team members to perform ongoing home visits and quarterly professional visits for families in Perry, Letcher, or Knott Counties. The incumbent will conduct Parent Visit Assessments and provide targeted support to families enrolled in HANDS.

Responsibilities include documentation, policy interpretation, and collaboration with the program coordinator to ensure quality services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree options or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Two years of professional experience in public or community health.
• Must be a licensed Social Worker or licensed Registered Nurse in Kentucky or a compact state.
• May supervise or mentor staff as needed within regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced HANDS duties including Parent Visit Assessments with families.
• Provide home visits and quarterly professional visits and document reports.

Skills

Home visiting

Case management

Program coordination

Education

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

Bachelor’s degree in Social/Behavioral Science field with 1 year experience

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

Associate degree in Nursing with Kentucky licensure substitute for education

Job description

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Pay Grade

Grade 16

Salary

$19.15 - $23.82 Hourly

Time Type

Full time

Health Department

Kentucky River District Health Department

Summary

The Kentucky River District Health Department is looking for three exceptional individuals to join our HANDS team. The positions may be based in Perry, Letcher, or Knott Counties. The employees will provide Ongoing Home Visits and Quarterly Professional visits to families enrolled in the program.

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.

• Perform advanced level functions in the Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program providing Parent Visit Assessment/Survey with parents (prenatal and/or immediately after the birth) to determine appropriate level of support from the community. Fully trained and knowledgeable with time spent in assistance to local program coordinator or supervisor which may include recommendations to policy and procedure interpretation and development, documentation, organization networking and staff assistance or training and representation of the department.

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

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree must be in Social Work, Nursing or Early Childhood Education. - OR -
• Option 2: 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

• Two (2) years of professional experience in public or community health agency or similar capacity that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

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.)

• Must be a licensed Social Worker or licensed Registered Nurse in Kentucky or compact state to supervise and conduct performance evaluations for staff that delivers direct services.

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.

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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.

• Perform work with increasing independence and may assume mentoring of program staff that provides home visitation or parent visit assessments of eligible clients involving infant and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age. Provide advanced assistance to the public or program and office staff in areas of expertise, may participate in on site visits, review and preparation of reports and records to ensure accountability and effectiveness. Interpret and implement policies and procedures and may participate or make recommendations for improvement of services. Prepares program plans, policy manuals and other informational materials for distribution to staff, patients, clients and the general public to meet federal, state and agency compliance. Maintain a collaborative relationship; represent the department on inter-agency councils and committees and attends meetings or conferences relating to area of responsibility. May supervise or mentor staff (intended for small counties or minimal staff) as long as 902 KAR 4:120 requirements are meet. May conduct Home visits when necessary.

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 may 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