Community Health Peer

3 weeks ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time

Job Title
Community Health Peer

Requisition Number
DU11228

Department Name
8G040:Kinesiology - Health Promotion

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$20.00/hr

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

None

Required Related Experience

• Experience working with youth in school or community setting is preferred, but not required.

• Experience in public speaking is preferred.

• Be highly motivated, energetic, dependable and knowledgeable.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

None

Shift

Monday – Friday
8 am – 5 pm
20 – 25 hours a week. Shifts will vary.
Please include your availability

Job Summary

Position objective: to provide prevention services to youth, families, and community members in Fayette County and Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Position description: Supervised by the program director, the community health educator works in schools and communities to facilitate prevention services based on the EMPOWER framework, which include:
Prevention educationTailored information disseminationEmpowerment and community capacity buildingProfessional developmentCessation Accessibility
Collaborate with schools, parent-teacher groups, civic organizations, church groups, and other youth and community organizations to provide tailored information about mentholated tobacco products and other flavored tobacco products. Implement prevention programming to provide information about the effects of tobacco use and other related topics to historically marginalized communities. Assist in community outreach, listening sessions, webinars/conferences and professional development. Perform other duties as assigned by the program director to meet program objectives.

Required related experience: ADD Experience working with diverse communities is preferred, but not required.

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.

Deadline to Apply
08/31/2024

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.

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