Job description

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Prevention Specialist for the HEALing Communities Study (HCS) grant to serve Bourbon 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.

Under the direction of the Community Coordinator and scientific leads, the Prevention Specialist has many responsibilities, including to:

• Conduct overdose prevention and training within local community settings.
• Provide public health counseling to interested clients and conduct overdose prevention training to individuals and organizations seeking education and distribution of Narcan kits.
• Assist clients who are interested in treatment, including medications for opioid use disorder, by linking clients with partner Care Navigators and VOH Peer Support providers.
• Engage and support clients with problem-solving, coordination, and promotion of local services/resources, and assist in stigma reduction through training and educational efforts.
• Research, identify and promote credible information and options on needed social services.
• Advocate for the needs and desires of clients by engaging local providers from mental health services, addiction services, and physical medicine to meet the needs of clients.
• Collaborate with the entire community-level team to ensure access to local care is meeting all essential study-related requirements.
• Communicate and address potential issues and/or obstacles before they negatively impact research success.
• Assist with study data collection and interpretation.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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.

Required Education

High School graduate or GED

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.07 - $27.31 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
At the University of Kentucky, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Paris, KY 40361: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

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