Job Opportunities

The Purchase District Health Department is accepting applications for a FT Public Health Nurse I in our McCracken County Clinic.

General Duties include: This position serves under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Provides entry-level nursing functions and services to individuals and families under close supervision in a clinic or community setting, focusing on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. The nurse in this classification would receive job specific training in the requirements and scope of practice of the various assigned health department programs and services.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience: See special requirements.

Special Requirements: (Age, Licensure, Regulation, Etc.) Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041.

Starting Salary: $20.30-$25.24/hr negotiable with additional experience. Grade 17

Apply at https://KOG.CHFS.KY.GOV/HOME. Create a citizen account and search LHDCOS (search and apply) Completed application must be submitted by 06/16/2023. 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 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.  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 06/16/2023 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 FT Support Services Associate I.

General Duties include: This position serves under the direction of the Support Services Supervisor. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Route and direct the public to the right and correct information, prepare routine letters, labels and other appropriate material, maintain medical records and files, collect and record fees obtained to ensure completeness and accuracy, enter information from the Patient Encounter Forms (PEF) Outcome or Assessment Information Set (OASIS), generate and issue Woman Infant and Children (WIC) vouchers, request and review routine reports, order inventory and office supplies. Gather information from patients and insurance. Use the Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS), Provide certificates for services rendered in environmental, generate and issue all permits and applications, request and reviews relevant reports for completeness, complete forms containing all pertinent information for processing.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience: High School Diploma or GED.

Starting Salary: $13.50-$16.79/hr negotiable with additional experience. Grade 10 5% increase at successful completion of probationary period.

Location: Fulton County KY

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 06/16/2023. 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.

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 06/16/2023.

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.

Peer Support Specialist

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

The Purchase District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Harm Reduction Coordinator for the Opioid Taskforce located at our District Office in Paducah, KY. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: community health, recovery, and SUD/OUD services. Will help provide Harm Reduction Services and wrap around services. Provides services and across the spectrum of substance use disorder: Prevention, identification, treatment, and recovery. This position works with other community organizations and highly vulnerable populations. You must be willing and able to work both populations. We provide harm reduction services. You will be required to provide these services including HIV and HEP-C community testing after training. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: GED or HS diploma, must be a Peer Support Specialist or able to be certified within first 2 months of employment.

Compensation: $15.00 per hour negotiable with additional experience.  5% raise at the successful completion of six month probationary period.

Benefits:

• Retirement
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• And additional benefits

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, with a few evenings and weekends. Must have reliable transportation. Travel required. Travel is reimbursed per Purchase District Health Department policies and guidelines.

Company’s website:

www.purchasehealth.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

Job Type: Full time, grant funded.

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

Community Health Program Specialist

The Community Health Program specialist will work on various health department programs. Programs will be determined by need. Will work with community members and organizations; will attend community events and meetings. This position will offer a variety of experience and growth potential.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree

EXPERIENCE: None

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE: see below EDUCATION: see below EXPERIENCE: HS diploma/GED and combined education and experience totaling five (5) years in Public/Community health agency or a health related position that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities will substitute for the required education.

$17/hr with a 5% increase at successful completion of 6mos probationary period.

Fulltime

Full Benefits

Harm Reduction Coordinator

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

The Purchase District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Harm Reduction Coordinator for the Opioid Taskforce located at our District Office in Paducah, KY. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: project management for Substance Use Disorder related federal and state grants, consortium coordination, and community health (participates in planning goals and strategies to address health priorities of a community by representing the agency in community coalitions, inter-agency councils and other community groups and attends meetings relating to area of responsibility and maintains a collaborative relationship with health agencies). Provides services and policy direction across the spectrum of substance use disorder: Prevention, identification, treatment, and recovery. This position works with other community organizations and highly vulnerable populations. You must be willing and able to work both populations. We provide harm reduction services. You will be required to provide these services including HIV and HEP-C community testing after training. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from a college or university or an associate’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience. Knowledge of technology and data management preferred.

Compensation: $20.00 per hour negotiable with additional experience.  5% raise at the successful completion of six month probationary period.

Job Type: Grant Funded

Benefits:

• Retirement
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• And additional benefits

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, with a few evenings and weekends. Must have reliable transportation. Travel required. Travel is reimbursed per Purchase District Health Department policies and guidelines.

Company’s website:

www.purchasehealth.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

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

CHW Coordinator position is a temporary contractual full-time position. This position is based on grant funding. CHW Coordinator will supervise day to day operations of the CHW program and coordinate case load. CHW coordinator will review charts and offer guidance to CHW’s on next steps. CHW coordinator is responsible for meeting grant expectations and requirements. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA)

M-TH 730-430

F 730-11

37.5hrs per week

Full Benefits

20/hr negotiable based on experience