HANDS Supervisor

Kentucky Department for Public Health; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Purchase District Health Department is seeking a supervisor for the HANDS program to oversee daily operations and staff. You will provide early childhood education and support for infants and toddlers from birth to three years, and refer families to other health services as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing program reports, assisting with budgets, and coordinating services with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Nursing. (See special requirements)
• Three (3) years of professional experience in public or community health agency or similar capacity that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Business Administration or Human Services related field may substitute for one (1) year experience.
• Associate Degree in Nursing with Licensure in Kentucky or compact state and five (5) years of professional experience in public health, community health agency or similar capacity that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities will substitute for education and experience requirement.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily administration and program staff in HANDS program.
• Provide early childhood education and support services to eligible clients (birth to 3 years).
• Prepare statistical program reports and assist with program budgets.
• Coordinate program services with other programs or agencies.
• Make decisions on personnel policy and participate in hiring/orientation.
• Attend trainings and facilitate meetings for staff to improve performance.
• Interpret policy, define goals, and coordinate with state or federal officials as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Nursing

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Business Administration or Human Services related field may substitute for one year experience

Associate Degree in Nursing with Licensure in Kentucky or compact state and five (5) years of professional experience will substitute for education and experience requirement

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 11/16/2026 12:00 AM

Pay Grade: Grade 18

Salary: $21.52 - $26.76 Hourly

Time Type: Full time

Health Department: Purchase District Health Department

Summary: Using expertise of the program, perform duties related to supervising the daily administration and program staff in Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program. Provide early childhood education and support services to eligible clients involving infant and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age and/or referrals to other agency health care programs and services.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.

• Using expertise of the program, perform duties related to supervising the daily administration and program staff in Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program. Provide early childhood education and support services to eligible clients involving infant and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age and/or referrals to other agency health care programs and services. Prepare statistical program reports, assisting with preparation of program budgets as required and providing coordination of program services with other programs or agencies.

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 or Nursing. (See special requirements)

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) 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

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Business Administration or Human Services related field may substitute for one (1) year experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Associate Degree in Nursing with Licensure in Kentucky or compact state and five (5) years of professional experience in public health, community health agency or similar capacity that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities will sub for education and experience requirement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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

• Make decisions on personnel policy matters affecting assigned staff including performance monitoring/evaluation of staff. May participate in the local selection, hiring and orientation processes of new employees to ensure best use of time and resources. May attend training conferences conduct and facilitate meetings and trainings for employees in methods of effective and efficient job performance. Provide professional program and program expertise to service providers/program staff; may assist or assign staff to help resolve billing problems, determine family eligibility and benefits or appropriate services and referrals. Prepare and review detailed statistical data/clinical management program reports and conduct quality assurance audits to oversee/monitor program records/quality of care provided and coordination of program services with internal and external entities to ensure that providers/staff understand program guidelines. May provide input to new and proposed legislation to help determine impact on local programs. Interpret and apply policy related to agency operating procedures and program administration. Perform/assist/serve as resource person in defining program goals and objectives and establish methods/measures of accomplishing program based objectives. May serve as liaison between staff and state or federal officials regarding services and ensure that performance measures and standards for program/services are meet. May conduct parent visit assessments or home visits as needed so long as requirements of 902 KAR 4:120 is met.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

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