Family Support Worker

About the role

Responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long term contact and provide support to first time voluntary parents during the prenatal period and extending up to but not inclusive of the child's second birthday. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Kimberly Gaines at kimberly.gaines@ky.gov. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS : ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long term contact and provide support to first time voluntary parents during the prenatal period and extending up to but not inclusive of the child's second birthday. The entry-level incumbent would participate in on the job training programs to become knowledgeable in introducing parenting skills to empower families to make their own decisions while remaining non-judgmental of families they serve. 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: High School diploma or GED.

Requirements

• (N/A)
• SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE
• EDUCATION:
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)
• Must be 18 years of age. Must have telephone accessibility. Must have reliable transportation and valid Driver's License. Criminal background check.
• 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 is spent primarily inside the clinic or community setting.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency's policies.
• DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 09-25-2002
• 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.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Advertisement Closes: 06/08/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 10 Salary: $14.18 - $17.64 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Pennyrile District Health Department

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