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Lake Cumberland District Health Department

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LCDHD Employment Opportunities

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.

Employment Openings

1. Contracted Breastfeeding Peer Counselor – PT (Personal Service Contract) – McCreary County

The Lake Cumberland District Health Deptartment is accepting applications for a part-time Contracted Breastfeeding Peer Counselor based in McCreary Co. and supporting neighboring counties. This position is primarily remote but will report into the office for a few hours each week.

General Duties Include:

  • Complete all modules of the USDA Breastfeeding Curriculum
  • Demonstrate the ability to work with pregnant and breastfeeding
  • Communicate effectively with Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Supervisor, local health department staff, clients, and other peer counselors, as appropriate.
  • Maintain an assigned caseload of pregnant and breastfeeding WIC
  • Provide counseling by telephone, home visit, clinic visit and/or hospital
  • Provide basic breastfeeding information and support such as the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, establishing breastfeeding, etc.
  • Assist clients in preventing and handling common breastfeeding problems and
  • Maintain and protect client
  • Document all contacts made with clients per the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor protocol in the WIC and Nutrition Manual.
  • Refer identified breastfeeding problems or other health issues to appropriate health professionals (g., IBCLC, CLC, LC, Registered Dietitian/Certified Nutritionist, nurse, etc).

Minimum Education, Training or Experience:

  • Should be a contemporary/cohort/equal to the woman being provided information and support. (This may include having the ability to speak another language such as Spanish.)
  • Has been or currently is a WIC
  • Has successfully breastfed an infant for 6 months or longer and is an advocate for
  • Must have the ability to work
  • Must possess basic computer skills in the use of email and common Word
  • Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and other
  • Must have reliable transportation and be readily accessible by

Starting Salary: $14.18 per hour

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

https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Lake-Cumberland-District-Health- Department/Contracted-Breastfeeding-Peer-Counselor_JR-10000957

 Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Friday, October 31, 2025.

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

2. Contracted Breastfeeding Peer Counselor – PT (Personal Service Contract) – Open location

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is accepting applications for a part-time Contracted Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. Location base is To Be Determined, but will be within the ten-county District area. This position is primarily remote but will report into the office for a few hours each week.

General Duties Include:

  • Complete all modules of the USDA Breastfeeding Curriculum
  • Demonstrate the ability to work with pregnant and breastfeeding
  • Communicate effectively with Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Supervisor, local health department staff, clients, and other peer counselors, as appropriate.
  • Maintain an assigned caseload of pregnant and breastfeeding WIC
  • Provide counseling by telephone, home visit, clinic visit and/or hospital
  • Provide basic breastfeeding information and support such as the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, establishing breastfeeding, etc.
  • Assist clients in preventing and handling common breastfeeding problems and
  • Maintain and protect client
  • Document all contacts made with clients per the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor protocol in the WIC and Nutrition Manual.
  • Refer identified breastfeeding problems or other health issues to appropriate health professionals (g., IBCLC, CLC, LC, Registered Dietitian/Certified Nutritionist, nurse, etc).

 

Minimum Education, Training or Experience:

  • Should be a contemporary/cohort/equal to the woman being provided information and support. (This may include having the ability to speak another language such as Spanish.)
  • Has been or currently is a WIC
  • Has successfully breastfed an infant for 6 months or longer and is an advocate for
  • Must have the ability to work
  • Must possess basic computer skills in the use of email and common Word
  • Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and other
  • Must have reliable transportation and be readily accessible by

 

Starting Salary: $14.18 per hour

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

https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Lake-Cumberland-District-Health- Department/Contracted-Breastfeeding-Peer-Counselor_JR-10000956

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Friday, October 31, 2025.

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

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RN-Public Health Nurse I

We accept applications at all times for our PHN 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: 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.