HANDS Specialist I (Transcript Submission Required)

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1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HANDS Specialist I is responsible for conducting parent visit assessments/surveys within 30 days of receiving and reviewing prenatal or birth records. This is to determine eligibility for early childhood education and family support services for infants and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age. The role involves conducting interviews to promote outreach activities in family homes or community settings, educating parents in coping techniques, and assisting them in accessing resources or referrals for appropriate education and nutrition for their child. The specialist may also develop and distribute informational materials that meet program guidelines. Key administrative tasks include keeping accurate logs of service visits, schedules, and charting, and preparing reports and analyses according to HANDS program policy. The position requires interpreting laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and providing administrative assistance or guidance to departmental staff, which may involve monitoring, evaluating, and participating in modifications regarding program requirements. The specialist will review records and reports submitted by program requests or agency staff to ensure compliance with federal and state law, regulation, and policies. Ongoing home visitation may be conducted on an as needed basis. In the Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program, the Specialist I reviews clinic records and conducts Parent Visit Assessments/Surveys with parents (prenatal and/or immediately after the birth) to determine the appropriate level of community support. Families facing challenges will be offered visits by a Family Support Worker, and if a family opts out of participation, they will be referred to appropriate community resources based on their needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science related field.
If Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science related field, one (1) year experience performing case management services is required.
A Master’s degree in Human Services may substitute for the one (1) year of experience.
Associate degree in Nursing with licensure in Kentucky or a compact state and two (2) years of public health experience will substitute for education.
Transcript Submission Required.
Applicants and employees in this classification will be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

Responsibilities

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 for infants and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age.
Conduct interviews to promote outreach activities in family homes or community settings 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.
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.
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.
Conduct ongoing home visitation on an as needed basis.
Review clinic records and interview/conduct Parent Visit Assessment/Survey with parents (prenatal and/or immediately after birth) to determine appropriate level of community support.
Refer families opting out of participation to appropriate community resources based on family needs.