Family Mentor
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on May 6, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Family Mentor
Requisition Number
RE44396
Working Title
Family Mentor - Kenton County
Department Name
8T110:College of Social Work
Work Location
Covington, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.15-24.26/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Drivers License
Physical Requirements
Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; pushing, pulling, carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; performing repetitive motion tasks; regular job-related travel.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
(37.5 hrs/week)
Flexible schedule as needed
Job Summary
This position is 100% grant funded and the primary work location is in Covington, KY.
The College of Social Work Training Resource Center is seeking a Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team ( START) Family Mentor to serve in Kenton County. Family Mentors, in collaboration with DCBS social workers and the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team ( START), are responsible for providing mentoring to clients receiving substance abuse treatment.
Family Mentors will serve as team members in planning, supporting and implementing strategies for prevention and building strong partnerships with community providers to help parents. Family Mentors assess client situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Customer service skills are necessary. Extensive driving is required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with unique life experiences applicable to the position.
Deadline to Apply
05/19/2024
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
Family Mentor
Requisition Number
RE44396
Working Title
Family Mentor - Kenton County
Department Name
8T110:College of Social Work
Work Location
Covington, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.15-24.26/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Drivers License
Physical Requirements
Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; pushing, pulling, carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; performing repetitive motion tasks; regular job-related travel.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
(37.5 hrs/week)
Flexible schedule as needed
Job Summary
This position is 100% grant funded and the primary work location is in Covington, KY.
The College of Social Work Training Resource Center is seeking a Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team ( START) Family Mentor to serve in Kenton County. Family Mentors, in collaboration with DCBS social workers and the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team ( START), are responsible for providing mentoring to clients receiving substance abuse treatment.
Family Mentors will serve as team members in planning, supporting and implementing strategies for prevention and building strong partnerships with community providers to help parents. Family Mentors assess client situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Customer service skills are necessary. Extensive driving is required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with unique life experiences applicable to the position.
Deadline to Apply
05/19/2024
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 (*).
- * Do you have experience serving as a Family Mentor for the START program?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Yes
- No
- * I understand that the primary work location is in Covington, KY.
- Yes
- No
- * 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
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
