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Grade 18Salary:
$21.52 - $26.76 HourlyTime Type:
Full timeHealth Department:
Kentucky River District Health DepartmentSummary:
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.If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Zola Stacy at [email protected].Description:
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASSCHARACTERISTICS 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.
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 sub 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.
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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.
Work will require travel to family homes or within the community setting when not in the agency office.
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.
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Nursing
- Three years professional experience in a public or community health agency or similar capacity
- Licensed Social Worker or Registered Nurse in Kentucky or a compact state
- Master's Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, or Human Services may substitute for one year of experience
- Associate Degree in Nursing with Kentucky or compact state licensure plus five years professional public health experience may substitute for education and experience
- Ability to travel to family homes and within the community as needed
- Drug screening test and background check (may be required)
What We Do
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services is a Kentucky state government agency responsible for providing health and social services, including public health, family support, and medical assistance programs.






