What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention specialist position at University Of Kentucky?
Required License / Registration / Certification
None Physical Requirements None Shift 10 15 hours a week, times will vary
Please provide your availability. Job Summary 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 practicum hours if needed.
Position Objective : To provide tobacco use prevention services to youth, families and community members across Eastern Kentucky.
Position Description : Supervised by the Program Director, the Youth Prevention Specialist works in schools and communities to facilitate tobacco use prevention services based on the #iCANendthetrend framework, which include :
1. Prevention Education
2. Information Dissemination
3. Youth Empowerment
4. Professional Development
Position Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with schools, parent-teacher groups, civic organizations, church groups, and other youth and community organizations to provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.
- Implement peer-to-peer prevention program to provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director to meet program objectives.
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.
- Evidence-based curriculum training must be obtained within 1 month of employment, and prior to in-school or related program delivery.
This will be provided through the position. Deadline to Apply 06 / 30 / 2025 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.
Last updated : 2024-11-19
Salary : $16
