EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT:
The Jessamine County Health Department operates under the Local Health Department Merit System Regulations as administered by the Department for Public Health. All applicants for classified positions will be reviewed and qualified by the Department for Public Health Personnel Branch. The regulations may be viewed here.
The Health Department may contract with staffing companies, such as Go-Hire Employment and Development, to oversee certain job positions. If such company is utilized, the application process will differ and will be noted within the job posting.
APPLICATIONS
Merit System and Contractual Employment Positions: Apply at https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/chfs.
For assistance or additional questions, please contact Carla Stinnett at carla.stinnett@jessaminehealth.org or (859) 885-4149 ext. 1018.
CURRENT OPENINGS:
Social Worker II
The Jessamine County Health Department is accepting applications for a Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Personal Services Contract Social Worker II.
General Duties include: Provides professional social work services under the general direction of the HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) program manager. This role will conduct outreach to new community partners and maintain relationships with those that are established; represent the department at outreach events, meetings, and conferences as needed; provide Family Engagement and Resource Visits with families (prenatal and soon after birth) in home or in clinic to determine if HANDS is a benefit to families and provide other community resources as needed; and complete documentation accurately and within HANDS allotted time frames. This position will also maintain a part-time caseload providing ongoing home visits; contacting families within two day of receiving the assignment; conduct visits in accordance with the guidelines of the program; submitting documentation within two days; develop, implement, and track goals with families; make appropriate referrals as needed; complete required forms and documentation; plan and assist with group activities and events; complete required trainings; and participate in team and agency meetings. This position will require up to two evenings a week for visits and occasional weekends for outreach events.
Minimum Education, Training or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Social Work. One (1) year experience in professional social work that includes patient assessment and case management.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) Must be a licensed Social Worker in Kentucky.
Starting Salary: $20.30 – $25.24/hr negotiable with additional experience. Grade 17
The completed application must be submitted by Sunday, November 15th.
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 pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Employment may be contingent upon successful drug screening and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer.