HANDS Specialist I (Transcript Submission Required)

Sagility • Little Rock, AR

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The HANDS Specialist I, within the Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program, is responsible for reviewing clinic records and conducting Parent Visit Assessments/Surveys with parents (prenatal and/or immediately after birth) to determine the appropriate level of community support. For families facing challenges, visits by a Family Support Worker will be offered. If families decline participation, they will be referred to suitable community resources based on their needs. The role involves conducting interviews and outreach activities in family homes or community settings to educate parents on coping techniques and to assist them in accessing resources for their child's education and nutrition. This position also includes developing and distributing informational materials, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, interpreting program policies, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• Transcript Submission Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science related field
• One (1) year experience performing case management services (if holding a Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science related field)
• 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
• 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, after review of prenatal or birth records from the hospital or clinic, to determine eligibility for early childhood education and family support services of infants and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age
• 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
• 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
• Conduct ongoing home visitation on an as needed basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees