HANDS Specialist II

10/16/2026 12:00 am

grade 16

$19.15 - $23.82 hourly

full time

kentucky river district health department

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.

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 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.

• 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.

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

• a master’s degree in human services may substitute for the one (1) year of 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.

(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.

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 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…