Targeted Assessment Specialist

Posted: 30-Dec-23

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research Support – Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 503444

Department Name: 7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA

Job Summary:

The UK Targeted Assessment Program (TAP) is looking for a skilled professional to join the University of Kentucky (UK) Targeted Assessment Program (TAP).
We are looking for a team member with strong clinical and case management skills. Candidates should be passionate about helping others and advocating for those in need. The TAP Specialist will be a UK employee co-housed at the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) office in Paintsville, KY.
Duties include: conducting participant assessments in the areas of substance use, mental health, intimate partner violence victimization, learning problems, and basic needs; connecting program participants with services and resources; providing follow-up to support improved outcomes; and collaborating with community partners.
UK offers an excellent benefits package which consists of ample holiday/vacation and sick leave, health insurance, retirement plans with a generous 200% employer match, and tuition assistance for eligible employees and their family members. TAP staff receive comprehensive training, supervision, and coaching to enhance job satisfaction and promote healthy work/life balance.
TAP is sponsored by the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services through a contract with the University and is supported with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds.

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

MS Windows, Excel, entering data into a web-based system

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

MA

Required Related Experience:

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification :

None

Preferred Education/Experience:

Master’s degree plus 3 years of related experience in social work, counseling/treatment, case management, and other supportive services or equivalent; Driver’s license preferred

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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