HANDS Supervisor

Lake Cumberland Home Health

7d•$22 - $27

About The Position

The HANDS Supervisor uses program expertise to oversee the daily administration and staff of the Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program. The role provides early childhood education and support services to eligible clients with infants and toddlers from birth through age three, and makes referrals to other agency health care programs and services as appropriate. The supervisor prepares statistical program reports, assists with program budgets as required, and coordinates services with other programs and agencies. The position oversees staff performance and program operations, supports staff in applying program guidelines, and monitors records and quality of care. Work may include personnel decisions, staff training, resolving billing or eligibility issues, coordinating referrals, and conducting parent assessments or home visits when permitted by applicable requirements. Work may require travel to family homes or other community settings outside the agency office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Nursing.
Three years of professional experience in a public or community health agency, or similar capacity demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be a licensed Social Worker or licensed Registered Nurse in Kentucky or a compact state to supervise and conduct performance evaluations for staff delivering direct services.
Applicants and employees may be required to submit to drug screening and a background check under agency policies.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily administration and program staff in the HANDS program.
Provide early childhood education and support services to eligible clients with infants and toddlers from birth through age three, and refer clients to other agency health care programs and services as appropriate.
Prepare statistical program reports and assist with preparation of program budgets as required.
Coordinate program services with other programs, agencies, and internal or external entities.
Make personnel policy decisions affecting assigned staff, including monitoring and evaluating performance.
Participate as needed in employee selection, hiring, and orientation processes.
Conduct or facilitate employee meetings and training, and provide program expertise to service providers and program staff.
Assist or assign staff to resolve billing problems, determine family eligibility and benefits, and identify appropriate services or referrals.
Prepare and review statistical and clinical management reports and conduct quality assurance audits of program records and quality of care.
Interpret and apply agency operating procedures and program administration policies.
Assist with defining program goals and objectives and establish methods and measures for achieving them.
Serve as a liaison between staff and state or federal officials regarding services, and ensure program performance measures and standards are met.
Provide input on proposed or new legislation to help assess its impact on local programs.
Conduct parent visit assessments or home visits as needed, subject to applicable requirements.