Social Work- HANDS Supervisor

The Barren River District Health Department has an opening for a full-time HANDS Supervisor, Grade 18. The minimum hourly rate is $21.52. This position will be based in Barren and Warren and will supervise Barren, Hart and Metcalfe counties. The minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Nursing and Three (3) years of professional experience in public or community health agency or similar capacity that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities OR a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Business Administration or Human Services related field may substitute for one (1) year experience. An Associate Degree in Nursing with Licensure in Kentucky or compact state and five (5) years of professional experience in public health, community health agency or similar capacity that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities will sub for education and experience requirement. Must be a licensed Social Worker or licensed Registered Nurse in Kentucky or compact state to supervise and conduct performance evaluations for staff that delivers direct services. Preference will also be given to applicants that are bi-lingual. Duties include making decisions on personnel policy matters affecting assigned staff including performance monitoring/evaluation of staff. May participate in the local selection, hiring and orientation processes of new employees to ensure best use of time and resources. May attend training conferences conduct and facilitate meetings and trainings for employees in methods of effective and efficient job performance. Provide professional program and program expertise to service providers/program staff; may assist or assign staff to help resolve billing problems, determine family eligibility and benefits or appropriate services and referrals. Prepare and review detailed statistical data/clinical management program reports and conduct quality assurance audits to oversee/monitor program records/quality of care provided and coordination of program services with internal and external entities to ensure that providers/staff understand program guidelines. May provide input to new and proposed legislation to help determine impact on local programs. Interpret and apply policy related to agency operating procedures and program administration. Perform/assist/serve as resource person in defining program goals and objectives and establish methods/measures of accomplishing program based objectives. May serve as liaison between staff and state or federal officials regarding services and ensure that performance measures and standards for program/services are meet. May conduct parent visit assessments or home visits as needed so long as requirements of 902 KAR 4:120 is met. Other duties as assigned. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Travel will be required to other counties as needed after orientation and training is complete.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.52 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Public health: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Social Work License or RN License in Kentucky (Required)

Work Location: In person