HANDS Specialist

Final date to receive applications:
10/04/2026 12:00 am

pay grade:
grade 14

salary:
$17.90 - $22.26 hourly

time type:
full time

health department:
barren 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.

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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

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: 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.

• 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…