Job Description
Social Worker HANDS
(HANDS)
Lexington, KY, United States of America
Overview
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is an independent public health agency charged with helping Lexington be well since 1904 and proudly nationally accredited since 2014. Vision: We will move Lexington toward being one of the healthiest communities in the nation. Mission: Helping Lexington be well.
Values: We commit to being...
Caring - by being thoughtful and considerate in all our interactions.
Accountable - in bringing high quality to our work.
Respectful - for all clients and for each other.
Equity - in opportunity and access.
Service - that exceeds expectations.
We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed childcare providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!
Values: We commit to being...
Caring - by being thoughtful and considerate in all our interactions.
Accountable - in bringing high quality to our work.
Respectful - for all clients and for each other.
Equity - in opportunity and access.
Service - that exceeds expectations.
We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed childcare providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!
Job Skills / Requirements
Rate of Pay: $26.04
Performs work of moderate difficulty in providing weekly home visits to adolescent and adult mothers and/or fathers, and infants. The Social Worker HANDS supports the development of maternal and infant health competence. Emphasis is on reinforcing the strengths of parents and providing new choices for coping with problems. Services are providing/using the Growing Great Kids curriculum and HANDS state policies to see children live in a healthy and safe home; to oversee that families experience positive pregnancy outcomes and realize improved family self-sufficiency. Performs client intake surveys and quarterly professional visits. This position requires a flexible schedule that may include some evening hours in order to meet the needs of the families we serve.
Performs work of moderate difficulty in providing weekly home visits to adolescent and adult mothers and/or fathers, and infants. The Social Worker HANDS supports the development of maternal and infant health competence. Emphasis is on reinforcing the strengths of parents and providing new choices for coping with problems. Services are providing/using the Growing Great Kids curriculum and HANDS state policies to see children live in a healthy and safe home; to oversee that families experience positive pregnancy outcomes and realize improved family self-sufficiency. Performs client intake surveys and quarterly professional visits. This position requires a flexible schedule that may include some evening hours in order to meet the needs of the families we serve.
Education Requirements (Any)
SW: Bachelors or masters in social work or related field
Certification Requirements (Any)
CPR certification
Family Support Worker I training
Additional Information / Benefits
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time and some part-time eligible employees.
- Annual Leave accruals
- Sick Leave accruals
- 13 paid holidays
Employee benefits summary:
3 medical plans are offered, so you can select the coverage that best meets your needs. Two plan options include an employer-funded health reimbursement account.
3 medical plans are offered, so you can select the coverage that best meets your needs. Two plan options include an employer-funded health reimbursement account.
Employees who waive medical coverage are eligible for an employer-funded health reimbursement account that receives $175 per month.
Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance is available with three plan options ranging from basic to comprehensive.
Additional benefits include:
- basic life insurance
- long-term disability
- wellness program
- employee assistance program
- leave
- tuition reimbursement program
Retirement Benefits:
- Kentucky Public Pension Authorities (KPPA) and Cash Balance plan
- Kentucky Deferred Compensation which includes 401(k), 457, and IRA options.
Other optional benefits available
This job reports to the Team Leader HANDS
This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift.
Travel is required frequently
Number of Openings for this position: 1