HANDS Specialist I

About the role

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. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Deann Cross at deann.cross@lcdhd.org. 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.

Requirements

• (None)
• SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE
• EDUCATION:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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 will 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

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Advertisement Closes: 06/19/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 14 Salary: $17.04 - $21.19 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Lake Cumberland District Health Department

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