Job description

Gateway District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time position (37.5 hours weekly). PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION (link below) AND OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION!!! APPLICATION LINK BELOW. ****Applications submitted only through Indeed will not be considered.****

Public Health Services Coordinator - First Steps

Located at the Owingsville, KY office (Bath County Health Department). Service Coordinator will primarily serve counties in the Gateway Point of Entry area (Bath, Menifee, Morgan, Montgomery, Rowan) so willingness to travel to these areas is required.

General Duties include: This position serves under the general direction of the Point of Entry Manager. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to; Responsible for screening, travel and contacting families who have been referred to the First Steps program. Once screening has occurred, travel throughout the community contacting families who have been referred to First Steps to inform them of the referral and about the First Steps Program. Schedule and attend a home visit where a developmental and social history is completed and necessary First Steps papers and releases of information are signed by the parent. Make referrals for eligibility determination and assessments for program planning for clients. Schedule Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) meetings with family and service providers and facilitate IFSP meetings. Facilitate transition meetings with school systems and other community partners. Complete and submit necessary paperwork in a timely manner and complete necessary paperwork for billable services. Ensure that all regulated timelines are met. Employee must have excellent time management skills and must be able to work in a fast- paced office environment. Employee must work well independently as well as a cooperative team member. File records and attend necessary First Steps meetings and trainings. Assist families in finding community resources and other duties as assigned. *NOTE: At this time some meetings and services are currently being provided via ZOOM teleconference. More information available upon interview.

Minimum Education, Training or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Family Therapy, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or Education with Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education certification; AND two (2) years of professional experience in a community health agency or similar early childhood education capacity that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities of working with young children birth through five years of age or families of young children birth through five years of age.

Substitution for Education:

An Associate Degree in Nursing and two (2) years professional experience in working with children birth through five years of age.

Substitution for Experience: A Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Family Therapy, Psychology or Education with Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education certification may substitute for one (1) year experience of working with young children birth through five years of age or families of young children birth through five years of age.

Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Necessary Competencies: Communication skills in interview, negotiation and mediating and providing informal support; Problem-solving by finding and utilizing services and resources, resolving conflicts, integrating services using formal and informal channels, and enabling families to use problem-solving; Organization by maintaining accurate data collection and resource information, exhibiting flexibility in scheduling, and developing plans; and collaboration and leadership through developing relationships with families, enabling families to develop their decision-making skills, and establishing collaborative relationships with service providers. Compassionate attitude and ability to deal with the community are a MUST. Ability to multi-task and work independently. Experience with Microsoft Office, DocuSign, and Zoom is a plus.

Starting Salary: $12.95-$16.22/hr plus benefits. Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Applications may be obtained at https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dafm/lhpb/Local%20Health%20Department%20Vacancies/LHDApplicationforEmployment02_2011FINAL.pdf

Opening date for Applications is March 17, 2023 at midnight and closing date for Applications is April 1, 2023 at midnight. No applications can be processed without an official college transcript.

Send Completed application AND official college transcript to:

First Steps

Attention: Clorissa McConnell

5850 US RT 60 Box 11 Summit Plaza

Ashland, KY 41102

Call (606) 929-9155 with any questions.

Applications are considered incomplete without GDHD application for employment AND official college transcript. Resumes will not be accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Typical end time:

• 4PM

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Work Remotely

• TBD

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.15 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
At this time some meetings and services are being provided via teleconference. More information available upon interview.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a minimum of two years early childhood experience?
• Are you familiar with Zoom or DocuSign?
• Do you work well independently?
• Do you have any experience with home visiting or home health?
• Are you detail oriented?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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