Job Opportunities

Apply at https://KOG.CHFS.KY.GOV/HOME Create a citizen’s account and search LHDCOS (search and apply) Completed application must be submitted by date specified. Transcripts must be uploaded before the close date of the advertisement if post-secondary education is required or may be substituted for experience.  Transcripts must list the degree awarded.  Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing.  Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check.  Equal Opportunity Employer.

HANDS Supervisor

Using expertise of the program, perform duties related to supervising the daily administration and program staff in Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program. Provide early childhood education and support services to eligible clients involving infant and toddlers from birth up to three (3) years of age and/or referrals to other agency health care programs and services. Prepare statistical program reports, assisting with preparation of program budgets as required and providing coordination of program services with other programs or agencies. May provide home visits virtually or in person of HANDS participants. Posting closes on 11/28/23.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Nursing. See special requirements.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional experience in public or community health agency or similar capacity that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE: See below.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Public Health, Business Administration or Human Services related field may substitute for one (1) year experience.

EXPERIENCE: 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) 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.

Transcripts must be uploaded when education is a requirement or substitution.

SALARY: (MIN-MID) $21.52-$26.75 Grade 18

5% increase at the successful completion of a 6 mos probationary period.

Location: Purchase District Health Department location in Paducah KY, serves families in all 5 counties of Purchase District. Paid travel time and mileage when traveling between counties or for work based on state determined rate.

The Purchase District Health Department is accepting applications for a FT HANDS Specialist I

General Duties include:  This position serves under the direction of the Director or other appropriate coordinator/supervisor assigned.  Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to; 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.  May develop and distribute informational materials that meet program guidelines. Keeps accurate logs of service visits, schedules and charting, prepare reports and analyses set forth in Health Access Nurturing Development Services (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.  May conduct ongoing home visitation on an as needed basis.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience:  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Early Childhood Education

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Social or Behavioral Science or related field with one (1) year experience performing case management services

Substitution for Education:

Associate Degree in Nursing with licensure in Kentucky or compact state and two (2) years of public health experience.

Special Program Requirements:  Meets education requirement per 902 KAR 4:120.

Starting Salary:  $17.04-$21.19/hr negotiable with additional experience.  5% increase at successful completion of 6 mos probationary period. Grade 14

Apply at https://KOG.CHFS.KY.GOV/HOME. Create a citizen account and search LHDCOS (search and apply) Completed application must be submitted by 10/23/2023.  must be provided before the close date if post-secondary education is required or may be substituted for experience. Transcripts must list the degree awarded.  Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing.  Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check.  Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Purchase District Health Department is accepting applications for a Full Time Administrative Secretary.

General Duties include: Exercises independent judgment and initiative in the completion of complex and comprehensive work assignments. Performs a variety of highly skilled office administrative duties.
Completes form letters and composes routine and confidential correspondence, records and distributes incoming mail and assures uniformity of office correspondence, answer phones and inquiries from callers, maintains supervisor’s calendar and serves as a contact for them, schedules meetings, minute taker, gathers narrative and statistical data, forms documentation from a wide variety of sources, maintains filing systems, may keep a budget, posting all authorizations and expenditures and keeping supervisor advised of balance and establishes and maintains various office files under moderate supervision. Compiles and creates forms, reports, and gathers data materials for management, and submits recommendations to supervisor, assists in preparing and monitoring the departmental budget gathering complex materials.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of secretarial, clerical or general office duties.

Substitution for Education, Training or Experience: Education and training in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, Public health, Community Health or closely related field may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Starting Salary: $16.08-$19.99/hr negotiable with additional experience. Grade 13 5% raise at the successful completion of 6mos.

Apply at https://KOG.CHFS.KY.GOV/HOME. Create a citizen account and search LHDCOS (search and apply) Completed application must be submitted by 10/16/2023. Transcripts must be provided before the close date if post-secondary education is required or may be substituted for experience. Transcripts must list the degree awarded. Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Purchase District Health Department is accepting applications for a  Full Time Administrative Specialist I-Human Resources.

General Duties include:  Provides personal assistance, administrative support, and advanced secretarial/clerical support to an upper- level manager in a small office or agency at a level that requires independent judgment and initiative.

Organizes and coordinates daily activities of the agency, completes and maintains various office records, participates in the development of office procedures, coordinates unique projects and special events, maintains stock of office supplies, equipment and forms, assists the director or immediate supervisor in organizing and executing routine activities in personnel, budgets and payroll. Represents the manager in various matters, conducts extensive research to compile information needed to generate reports and is primary contact with vendors and completes special projects as assigned.

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Minimum Education, Training or Experience:  Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Community Health, Accounting, Human Resource management, Computer Science, or related degree

                                                                                          OR

High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in administrative responsibilities such as budgeting, personnel planning, or closely related activities.  Education in the subjects listed above will substitute for the experience on a year for year basis not to exceed four (4) years.

Substitution for Education, Training or Experience:  N/A

Starting Salary:  $17.04-$21.19/hr negotiable with additional experience. 5% increase at 6 mos.  Grade 14

Apply at https://KOG.CHFS.KY.GOV/HOME. Create a citizen account and search LHDCOS (search and apply) Completed application must be submitted by 10/16/2023 Transcripts must be provided before the close date if post-secondary education is required or may be substituted for experience. Transcripts must list the degree awarded.  Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing.  Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check.  Equal Opportunity Employer.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Download the Application fillable and submit by email to kkrolikowski@purchasehealth.org. 

Community Health Worker

Full-time, full benefits, grant-based, $14 per hour. 

CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:

Under general directions, works with medical providers, primary care teams and social agencies to provide short-term care coordination in both clinical and community-based settings, including patients’ homes.

Responsible for assisting patients with navigating the healthcare systems and troubleshooting barriers to patient care.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Collaborates with healthcare teams, referral staff, and community partners to identify those in need of care coordination.
• Connects patients with community services.
• Identifies gaps in healthcare services and develops program plans to meet those needs.
• Documents patient/worker activity for care coordination plans.
• Supports patients in promoting their health and managing their chronic illnesses.
• Contacts patients to inform them of or remind them about appointments and/or transportation plans
• Monitors the delivery and outcome of services provided to patients by medical facilities, social service agencies and community resources.
• Stay informed of changes to health insurance and healthcare systems
• Completes documentation required by funding sources and participates in program evaluation.
• Participates in staff community and statewide workgroup meetings.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITES:

• Knowledge of Primary Plus policies and procedures and specific departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of community resources, organizations, agencies and programs that provide social services and transportation.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to exercise judgment and sensitivity when investigating the background of patients and determining their needs.
• Ability to maintain confidential materials
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and in writing.
• Ability to operate office equipment (e.g., computer software, telephone, interpreter phones, copies, fax and other electronic communication methods).
• Ability to gather and analyze data.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Previous work experience participating in community outreach, conducting health promotion activities, or assisting patients with navigating the healthcare system, in a community health or social services setting.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted as determined.