What are the responsibilities and job description for the HANDS Home Visitor position at Kentucky Public Health?
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05/05/2025 12:00 AMPay Grade:
Non-Merit GradeSalary:
$7.25 - $50.00 HourlyTime Type:
Full timeHealth Department:
Lincoln County Health DepartmentSummary:
HANDS Home Visitors are Responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long term contact to 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 Amanda Mitchell at amandap.mitchell@ky.gov.Description:
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.
Pay range for this position is $16.50 - $18.00
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.
On the job training requirements needed within 6 months of hire in order to advance: HANDS home visitor core training (Must be completed before family contact can occur), HANDS wrap-around required training (Specific topical areas checklist), CPR Certification, Working knowledge of geographic area and or ability to locate participants and community resources with use of maps, contacts, and directions provided.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $7 - $50
