Social Worker II

Kentucky Public Health; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Jessamine County Health Department seeks a licensed social worker to deliver HANDS program services, conduct home and clinic visits, assess families, and coordinate community resources. You will engage with families prenatally and postnatally, document findings promptly, and collaborate with staff at outreach events.

The role requires at least a bachelor's in social work, one year of professional social work experience, and KY licensure, with some evening/weekend work and home visits expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
• One (1) year experience in professional social work that includes patient assessment and case management.
• Must be a licensed social worker in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional social work services under the HANDS program manager.
• Conducts outreach to community partners and maintains relationships; represents the department at events and meetings.
• Provides family engagement and resource visits in home or clinic; completes documentation within HANDS time frames.
• Maintains a part-time caseload with home visits and timely outreach and referrals.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Advertisement Closes:11/15/2026 12:00 AMPay Grade:Grade 17Salary:$20.30 - $25.24 HourlyTime Type:Full timeHealth Department:Jessamine County Health DepartmentSummary:Provides professional social work services through the assessment of client needs and the provision of social services on complex cases; and act as a resource person/trainer for other staff, volunteers and may serve as a lead person for other social work staff and related staff.If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Carla Stinnett at [e-mail]:CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASSCHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS : ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.Provides professional social work services under the general direction of the HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) program manager. This role will conduct outreach to new community partners and maintain relationships with those that are established; represent the department at outreach events, meetings, and conferences as needed; provide Family Engagement and Resource Visits with families (prenatal and soon after birth) in home or in clinic to determine if HANDS is a benefit to families and provide other community resources as needed; and complete documentation accurately and within HANDS allotted time frames. This position will also maintain a part-time caseload providing ongoing home visits; contacting families within two day of receiving the assignment; conduct visits in accordance with the guidelines of the program; submitting documentation within two days; develop, implement, and track goals with families; make appropriate referrals as needed; complete required forms and documentation; plan and assist with group activities and events; complete required trainings; and participate in team and agency meetings. This position will require up to two evenings a week for visits and occasional weekends for outreach events.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 with a major in Social Work.EXPERIENCE:One (1) year experience in professional social work that includes patient assessment and case management.SUBSTITUTION CLAUSESPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)Must be a licensed social worker in Kentucky.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)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 typically is spent in a home, clinic or community setting.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: 03-20-1995DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022THE 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