Positions Available

The Kentucky River Dist Health Dept is recruiting for the classification of 
Health Educator I. 

Minimum requirements are as follows:

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health education, public/community health or school health education. 
• No experience required. 
• Willingness to travel to Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe counties. Home base will be at the Perry Co. Health Department.

The beginning salary is $911.25 (75hrs bi-weekly). This a full time position.

Duties would include the following: 

• Teaching the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs PSI (Postponing Sexual Involvement) and RTR (Reducing the Risks). 
• Implement K-12 Fitness Program in schools and community fitness activities.

Persons interested in this position can obtain further details and an application by calling the Ky River District Health Dept at (606) 439-2361 or you may download a copy of the application below. 

Completed applications WITH TRANSCRIPTS, must be received by Ky River District Health Dept 441 Gorman Hollow Road, Hazard, Ky 41701 attn: Diana Colwell by close of business May 21, 2010.  Resume’s cannot substitute for an application.

Open Register for the Following Positions:

The Kentucky River Dist Health Dept is recruiting for the classification of
Local Health Nurse I for the following counties: Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe County Health Departments. 

Minimum requirements for this position are as follows:

• Must have KY (or compact state) RN license or must have met all requirements of KRS 314.041, having received a provisional license and approval to practice as a registered nurse applicant (RNA).
• No experience required.

Job duties: Nursing duties in Prenatal, Family Planning, Well Child Clinics, Immunizations, etc.  

Salary: According to Regulations. The beginning salary is $12.76 entry, negotiable, based on additional experience, up to $15.92 per hour. Excellent benefits. This position status is full time (75 hours bi-weekly).

Persons interested in this position may contact their local health department for an application or call Ky River District Health Dept. (606) 439-2361. Copy of nursing license must accompany application.

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