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University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleTargeted Assessment SpecialistRequisition NumberRE43922Working TitlePike County TAP SpecialistDepartment Name7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEAWork LocationPike County, KYGrade Level44Salary Range$43,361-69,383/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMAClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience3 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSitting ; drivingShiftMonday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hrs/week).Job SummarySkilled professional needed 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 office in Pike County, 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. This is a hybrid position, with the option for some remote work. 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.It is very important that you provide a comprehensive and detailed Work History in this section. Information on a resume or CV cannot be substituted for completing the application fields. The data you provide within the Work History application fields will be used to determine related experience and salary offers, so please include each position you have held. Multiple job titles with the same employer must have separate entries. Please provide details of your Job Duties, Start and End Dates, Hours Worked, and Pay.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMS Windows, Excel, entering data into a web-based system.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceMaster’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.Deadline to Apply06/02/2024University Community of InclusionThe 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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().1. * What do you consider your strengths to be? (Open Ended Question)2. * Please describe the reasons for your interest in this position. (Open Ended Question)3. * Do you understand the application must include all education & paid work experience in order to be included in UK HR's calculation of total education & experience when determining a salary offer? * Yes * No 4. * I understand that this position will work out of a Department for Community Based Services office in Pikeville, KY (Pike County), and routinely requires home visits and transportation of participants. * Yes No5. * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork? * Yes* No6. * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience. (Open Ended Question)7. Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? * InsideHigherEd.com* HigherEdJobs.com* Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) * Latinosinhighered.com* HospitalCareers.com* Indeed.com* LinkedIn.com* Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)* A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member * Careerbuilder.com* UK Job Fair* None of the AboveApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsOptional Documents1. Resume2. Cover Letter Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/wgP4V1sDXrDj5i25rcqqRZPI240477074