Targeted Assessment Specialist
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 7, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Targeted Assessment Specialist
Requisition Number
RE43199
Working Title
Jessamine County TAP OUD Specialist
Department Name
7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA
Work Location
Nicholasville, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Periods of sitting and driving
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours/week)
Job Summary
Skilled professional needed to join the UK Targeted Assessment Program Opioid Use Disorder Project ( TAP OUD). We are looking for a team member with strong clinical and case management skills. The candidate must be passionate about helping and advocating for others.
The TAP OUD Specialist will be a UK employee and co-housed at the Department for Community Based Services office in Nicholasville, KY, and will conduct assessment interviews in the areas of substance use, mental health, intimate partner violence victimization, and learning problems; facilitate referrals; and increase access to medications assisted treatment and other community treatment services.
UK offers great benefits, including an abundance of holiday/vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and a generous 200% employer match in its matching retirement savings plan for eligible employees, which starts automatically when you're hired (if you're at least age 30) on day 30.
UK also offers tuition assistance through its Employee Education and Family Education Programs. Supported with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families ( TANF) funds, UK TAP OUD is sponsored by the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services through a contract with the University.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Engagement, assessment and intervention; written and verbal communication; MS Windows, Excel, and other basic computer skills; entering data into a web-based system.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master's degree plus 3 years of related experience in social work, counseling/treatment, case management, psychoeducation, harm reduction, peer support, adult education, rehabilitation, and other supportive services, or bachelor's degree plus equivalent.
Deadline to Apply
06/05/2024
University Community of Inclusion
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Targeted Assessment Specialist
Requisition Number
RE43199
Working Title
Jessamine County TAP OUD Specialist
Department Name
7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA
Work Location
Nicholasville, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Periods of sitting and driving
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours/week)
Job Summary
Skilled professional needed to join the UK Targeted Assessment Program Opioid Use Disorder Project ( TAP OUD). We are looking for a team member with strong clinical and case management skills. The candidate must be passionate about helping and advocating for others.
The TAP OUD Specialist will be a UK employee and co-housed at the Department for Community Based Services office in Nicholasville, KY, and will conduct assessment interviews in the areas of substance use, mental health, intimate partner violence victimization, and learning problems; facilitate referrals; and increase access to medications assisted treatment and other community treatment services.
UK offers great benefits, including an abundance of holiday/vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and a generous 200% employer match in its matching retirement savings plan for eligible employees, which starts automatically when you're hired (if you're at least age 30) on day 30.
UK also offers tuition assistance through its Employee Education and Family Education Programs. Supported with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families ( TANF) funds, UK TAP OUD is sponsored by the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services through a contract with the University.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Engagement, assessment and intervention; written and verbal communication; MS Windows, Excel, and other basic computer skills; entering data into a web-based system.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master's degree plus 3 years of related experience in social work, counseling/treatment, case management, psychoeducation, harm reduction, peer support, adult education, rehabilitation, and other supportive services, or bachelor's degree plus equivalent.
Deadline to Apply
06/05/2024
University Community of Inclusion
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * University of Kentucky College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK College of Medicine, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK College of Medicine values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK College of Medicine Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes.
- No.
- * I understand that this position will work out of a Department for Community Based Services office in Jessamine county, KY and routinely requires home visits and transportation of participants.
- Yes
- No
- * Please describe your experience and the reasons for your interest working with low-income parents with/at risk for opioid use disorders facing multiple barriers to self-sufficiency and safety.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please summarize how your academic education prepared you for this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
