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The essential job functions of this position require: communicating effectively; building positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds; abiding by University, state, and federal guidelines; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing and managing independent work effectively; ensuring work is detailed, accurate, and completed in a timely manner; performing work in a sedentary position; walking with objects up to 25lbs, driving a vehicle, reporting to meetings at different locations; interacting with individuals from various levels throughout the university; and working successfully with a team, as well as independently. Significant travel is required.

Primarily days, with core hours from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Weekend and evening hours may be required as workload demands.

Note: Position is located in Jessamine County and requires travel to other participating communities as needed.

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Prevention Specialist for the HEALing Communities Study (HCS) grant to serve Jessamine County. This is a five-year grant aimed to decrease opioid overdose deaths by 40 percent within participating communities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a community-level care team positioned to bring together talented and dedicated individuals from the university community and partner organizations/communities around the state to address one of the nation’s biggest public health crises.

A successful candidate will have strong empathy skills and work ethic, possess a high level of integrity, as well as an appreciation and respect for the cultural, spiritual beliefs and practices of individuals in the criminal justice system, their families, and criminal justice staff. Candidates will also be required to follow University HIPAA and privacy practices.

One year of experience as a Prevention Specialist or in working with individuals with substance use disorder, training, education, research, or project coordination.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.