HANDS Specialist I

General Duties Include:

This position works under the guidance of the Program Coordinator or assigned supervisor and plays an important role in supporting families during early childhood development.

In this role you will:

·        Conduct regular home visits with eligible HANDS families

·        Build strong, trusting relationships with parents

·        Provide support and education related to child development, parenting skills, and overall family well-being

·        Connect families with health services and community resources based on their needs

·        Offer consistent support during pregnancy and until the child reaches two years of age

·        Monitor the progress of the child, mother, and family, providing encouragement and guidance along the way

·        Track appointments and follow up to help ensure families receive recommended services

·        Complete periodic assessments to respond to families’ changing needs

·        Maintain a strict confidentiality of all participant information

This position is ideal for someone who is caring, organized, and passionate about helping families thrive during the critical early years of a child’s life.

Education, Training, or Experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree in social work, Nursing, Early Childhood Education or bachelor’s degree in a Social Work or Behavioral Science related field with one year’s

experience performing case management services may also be considered

·        A master’s degree in human services may substitute for one year of experience

·        An associate’s degree in nursing with licensure in Kentucky or a compact state and two years of public health experience will substitute for education.

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Special Requirements:  

·        You must be 18 years of age

·        You must have telephone accessibility

·        Must have reliable transportation and maintain a valid driver’s license.

·        Must pass a Criminal Background Check

On the job training needed within 6 months of hire to advance:

·        HANDS home visitor 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 direction provided

Compensation and hours:

Salary negotiable with experience.  Full-time 37.5 hours per week.  This position does require some evening work.

Benefits:

This position comes with full benefits package to include retirement, health insurance, flexible spending account options, dental, life insurance, deferred compensation, vacation, sick, and paid holidays.

Application Process:

To complete the application process, visit www.gravescountyhealthdepartment.com and go to About Us, Our Team and scroll down to Job Opportunity and download the application and turn it into the Graves County Health Department or email it to amandar.duke@graveshealth.org

We do not go through the Workday system.

For assistance call 270-247-3553 or email amandar.duke@graveshealth.org

Completed application, transcript, and any other supporting documents such as cover letter or resume must be submitted by 4:00PM COB on Monday, April 6, 2026. A resume will not substitute for completed application.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Graves County Health Department provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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