Social Worker II
Listed compensation
$20.3-$25.24/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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Pay Grade
Grade 17
Salary
$20.30 - $25.24 Hourly
Time Type
Full time
Health Department
Jessamine County Health Department
Summary
Provides professional social work services through the assessment of client needs and the provision of social services on complex cases; and act as a resource person/trainer for other staff, volunteers and may serve as a lead person for other social work staff and related staff.
If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Carla Stinnett at carla.stinnett@jessaminehealth.org.
Description
Characteristics of the Class
Characteristics of a Class
ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.
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 Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Social Work.
Experience
One (1) year experience in professional social work that includes patient assessment and case management.
Substitution Clause
Special Requirements: (AGE, Licensure, Regulation, ETC.)
Must be a licensed social worker in Kentucky.
POST Employment Requirements
EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.
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Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements
INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.
Work typically is spent in a home, clinic or community setting.
Additional Requirements
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.
DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 03-20-1995
DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022
THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Key Responsibilities
Assess family needs and provide HANDS family engagement and resource visits, ongoing home visits, referrals, and goal planning. Build and maintain community partnerships, represent the department at outreach events, complete timely documentation, and participate in trainings, group activities, and team meetings.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree with a major in Social Work and one year of professional social work experience that includes patient assessment and case management. Applicants must be licensed social workers in Kentucky and may be subject to drug screening and a background check.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 26% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $42k–$52k | Social Work median $62k (middle half $50k–$78k)237 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$53k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Kentucky | 85 active | 6,426 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 26% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,349 in the last 30 days | 1,565 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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