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We are always seeking and hiring qualified individuals who are passionate about public health and want to make a direct, positive impact on the health and well-being of all Kentuckians.
HANDS Specialist I (Transcript Submission Required)
The Lake Cumberland District Health Dept. is accepting applications for a full-time HANDS Specialist I based in McCreary Co.
General Duties Include: Conduct parent visit assessment/survey within 30 days of receiving and reviewing prenatal or birth records 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 and participate in modifications regarding program requirements. Review records and reports submitted by program requests or agency staff and ensure compliance with federal and state law regulation and policies. May conduct ongoing home visitation on an as needed basis.
Minimum Education, Training or Experience: 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.
Education Substitution: A Master’s degree in Human Services may substitute for the one (1) year of experience. (**SEE NOTE ABOUT SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS)
Experience Substitution: Associate degree in Nursing with licensure in Kentucky or a compact state and two (2) years of public health experience will substitute for education.
Starting Salary: $17.04 per hour (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six months performance probationary period.)
Merit Salary/Position Grade: 14
Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
**SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS – Official transcripts are preferred and MUST be provided and uploaded with the application before the job posting close date. All transcripts must list the degree awarded. PLEASE NOTE: Failure to upload a transcript with the awarded degree listed with the date awarded or conferred will automatically disqualify the application from consideration.
For a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/McCreary-County-Health-Center/HANDS-Specialist-I–Transcript-Submission-Required-_JR-10001028
Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
HANDS Family Support Worker I
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is accepting applications for a HANDS Family Support Worker I. This position will be based in Taylor Co.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
General Duties include, but are not limited to: Family Support Worker I – Conduct regularly planned visits to establish a trusting rapport for eligible HANDS families; Assist parents with child development, parenting skills, health services and other needed resources identified at the initial assessment or during visits; Maintain confidentiality of program information obtained from home visits and exchanges while communicating with community and support service providers; Provide support to parents during the prenatal period and up to, but not inclusive of the child’s third birthday following the initial parent visit assessment; Facilitate family visitations that may take place in the client’s home or another community site, if justified; Monitor and document the progress of the parent and child(ren); Prepare and maintain case records which shall be documented with contacts, services needed, reports and progress; Confer with the Program Coordinator and/or Supervisor in cases involving potential collaboration with other service providers.
Minimum Education, Training or Experience: Family Support Worker I – High School Diploma or GED.
Special Requirements: Must be 18 years of age with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and telephone accessibility
Formal job training requirements must be successfully completed within 6 months after hire
Knowledge of assigned geographic areas and/or ability to locate participants and community resources
Starting Salary / Merit Position Grade: Family Support Worker I – $13.50 per hour / Grade 10 (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six months performance probationary period.)
Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
For a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Taylor-County-Health-Center/HANDS-Family-Support-Worker-I—HANDS-Specialist-I—HANDS-Public-Health-Nurse-I_JR-10001027
Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and demonstration of skills. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening test and background check review. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
HANDS Family Support Worker I
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is accepting applications for a full time Family Support Worker I based in Wayne Co.
General Duties include, but are not limited to: Conduct regularly planned visits to establish a trusting rapport for eligible HANDS families; Assist parents with child development, parenting skills, health services and other needed resources identified at the initial assessment or during visits; Maintain confidentiality of program information obtained from home visits and exchanges while communicating with community and support service providers; Provide support to parents during the prenatal period and up to, but not inclusive of the child’s third birthday following the initial parent visit assessment; Facilitate family visitations that may take place in the client’s home or another community site, if justified; Monitor and document the progress of the parent and child(ren); Prepare and maintain case records which shall be documented with contacts, services needed, reports and progress; Confer with the Program Coordinator and/or Supervisor in cases involving potential collaboration with other service providers.
Minimum Education, Training or Experience: High School Diploma or GED.
Special Requirements: Must be 18 years of age with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and telephone accessibility
Formal job training requirements must be successfully completed within 6 months after hire
Knowledge of assigned geographic areas and/or ability to locate participants and community resources
Starting Salary: $13.50 per hour (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six months performance probationary period.)
Merit Salary/Position Grade: 10
Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
For a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Wayne-County-Health-Center/HANDS-Family-Support-Worker-I_JR-10001148
Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and demonstration of skills. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening test and background check review. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
RN-Public Health Nurse I
We accept applications at all times for our Public Health Nurse registry.
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is accepting applications for full-time RN– Local Health Nurse I positions.
LCDHD is accepting applications to establish a register for local health nurse positions within our 10-county service area.
Minimum Education, Training or Experience: See special requirements.
Special Requirements: Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA).
Starting Salary: $20.30 – $25.24 Hourly – Grade 17
For a full listing of qualifications and to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Pulaski-County-Health-Center/Public-Health-Nurse-I_JR-10000023
Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Health Environmentalist I (Transcript Submission Required)
We accept applications at all times for our Health Environmentalist registry.
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is currently accepting ongoing applications for upcoming full-time Health Environmentalist I positions.
LCDHD is accepting applications to establish a register for local Health Environmentalist positions within our 10-county service area.
Minimum Education, Training or Experience: Bachelor’s degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.
Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Note: an individual upon employment must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 8:080.
Starting Salary: $20.30 (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six-month performance probationary period.)
For a full listing of qualifications and to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CHFS/job/Lake-Cumberland-District-Health-Department/Health-Environmentalist-I_JR-10001026
Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer.
