Youth Prevention Specialist

3 weeks ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time
Job Title
Youth Prevention Specialist

Requisition Number
DU11660

Department Name

8G040:Kinesiology - Health Promotion

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$16.00/hr

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

undergraduate student

Required Related Experience

  • Experience working with youth in school or community setting is preferred, but not required.
  • Experience in public speaking is preferred.
  • Experience successfully utilizing tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Be highly motivated, energetic, dependable and knowledgeable.
Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

None

Shift

10 – 15 hours a week, times will vary

Please provide your availability.

Job Summary

NOTE:
No prior knowledge on the topic of tobacco use or public health is needed. The program will provide comprehensive training.

NOTE:
The position may be used to fulfill practicum hours if needed.

Position Objective:
To provide tobacco use prevention services to youth, families and community members across Eastern Kentucky.

Position Description:
Supervised by the Program Director, the Youth Prevention Specialist works in schools and communities to facilitate tobacco use prevention services based on the #iCANendthetrend framework, which include:

  • Prevention Education
  • Information Dissemination
  • Youth Empowerment
  • Professional Development

Position Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with schools, parent-teacher groups, civic organizations, church groups, and other youth and community organizations to provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.
  • Implement peer-to-peer prevention program to provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.
  • Assist in providing orientation or information sessions for parents, teachers, staff or administrators in target area school and community sites when requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director to meet program objectives.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

  • Pre-employment criminal background check, employment background check, as required by school districts.
  • Evidence-based curriculum training must be obtained within 1 month of employment, and prior to in-school or related program delivery. This will be provided through the position.
Deadline to Apply
06/30/2025

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.

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