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Job Title :
Pallottine Community Health Educator (Estes)
Requisition Number : DU12297
Department Name :
8G040 : Kinesiology - Health Promotion
Work Location : Lexington, KY
Salary Range : 17.50 / hour
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.
PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
knowledgeable.
Required License / Registration / Certification :
None
Physical Requirements :
None
Shift :
20 hours a week, times will vary
Job Summary :
Note : This position will primarily serve Pike, Martin,
Johnson, Floyd, and Lawrence counties. Candidates living
in or near one of these counties are preferred.
Position Objective : To serve as a community liaison and
provide tobacco use prevention services to youth, families,
and community members across Eastern Kentucky.
Position Description : Supervised by the #iCANendthetrend
Program Coordinator, the Pallottine Community Health Educator
works in schools and communities to establish community
partnerships and facilitate tobacco use prevention services
based on the #iCANendthetrend framework, which include :
1. Prevention Education
2. Information Dissemination
3. Youth Empowerment
4. Professional Development
5. Community Involvement
Position Responsibilities :
organizations, and other youth and community organizations to
provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use,
including e-cigarettes.
information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including
e-cigarettes.
parents, teachers, staff or administrators in target area school
and community sites when requested.
meet program objectives.
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 internship
requirements or practicum hours if needed.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :
Excellent verbal and written skills; intermediate skills in Excel,
PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Outlook; skills in editing
documents; interpersonal skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Preferred Education / Experience :
background check, as required by school districts.
month of employment, and prior to in-school or related program
delivery. This will be provided through the position.
Deadline to Apply : 05 / 01 / 2025
Our University Community :
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.
