1. HANDS Specialist I (Transcript Submission Required)

 The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time HANDS Specialist I based in Pulaski 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 the 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, regulations, 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 of experience performing case management

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

Click the link below for a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position.

https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Pulaski-County-Health-Center/HANDS-Specialist- I_JR-10000651

 Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

 **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.

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