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SUD Education & Outreach Coordinator at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleSUD Education & Outreach Coordinator
Requisition NumberRE54146
Working Title
Department Name7P210:KY INJURY PREV & RESEARCH CTR
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level42
Salary Range$17.41-27.87/hour
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

BA

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
Sitting for long periods of time while sitting at computer
Shift
Typically days Monday-Friday Between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm Additional hours as needed

Job Summary
The Kentucky Injury Prevention & Research Center is currently seeking an Education and Outreach Coordinator.

Basic responsibilities include:
  • reaching out to substance use disorder treatment facilities and recovery houses to encourage participation in findhelpnow.org
  • recruiting new SUD treatment facilities and training personnel to maintain and update their facility listing(s) on findhelpnow.org
  • engaging in in-service and webinar website training as needed
  • addressing minor technical issues for facilities
  • responding to website questions
  • assisting with additional office tasked as needed
  • promoting the website at community events
  • assisting in the implementation and development of a robust and up-to-date resources section
  • providing technical assistance to interested stakeholders as needed
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic or intermediate use of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Powerpoint.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Basic understanding of the disease of mental health disorders, acceptance of vulnerable populations
Deadline to Apply05/07/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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 (*).

  1. * How many years paid experience to you have in community outreach and/or customer service?
    • None
    • More than 0 up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  2. * What is your current understanding of substance use disorders?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * What is your current understanding of recovery housing?

    (Open Ended Question)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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