University of Kentucky
Disability Program Specialist II/RISE
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Frankfort, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $47K - $78K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ August 21st, 2025
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- Conduct individual assessments and provide supports within the 1915i Recovery Independence Support Engagement (RISE) initiative.
- Promote quality service development for clients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Substance Misuse/Use (SMU)/Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
- Regular work-related travel is required.
- Eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
- Full-time staff position with Monday-Friday day shifts and occasional evenings/weekends.
- Requires a Master's degree and 5 years of related experience.
- Preferred qualifications include a degree in Behavioral Health or Human Services and experience in service coordination or community-based referrals.
- Salary range is $47,278 to $78,000 per year.
- No supervisory responsibilities.
- Position housed within the Interdisciplinary Human Development Department.
Disability Program Specialist II/RISE Full Description
Requisition Number | RE51370
Working Title | 1915(i) Assessor
Department Name | 40526:Interdisciplinary Human Develo
Work Location | Frankfort, KY
Grade Level | 45
Salary Range | $47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None.
Physical Requirements | While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.
Shift | Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Days; and occasional weekends and evenings.
Job Summary | The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky’s Center on Disability.
HDI is seeking to fill a Disability Program Specialist II/RISE position. This position is through a contract within DBHDID and will work on the 1915i Recovery Independence Support Engagement (RISE) initiative.
This Disability Program Specialist II/RISE position will work as an 1915(i) Assessor. The position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide individual assessments and other supports to the 1915i RISE initiative and its participants. Promote development of quality services for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Substance Misuse or Use (SMU)/ Substance Use Disorder (SUD) diagnoses.
Regular work-related travel is a requirement of this position.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Further details will be discussed during the hiring process for the chosen applicants.
If you have questions regarding this position please contact kristen.dahl@uky.edu.
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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Degree in Behavioral Health or Human Services.
Experience providing service coordination or linking referrals to community based services.
Deadline to Apply | 09/10/2025
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.
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.
- * Are you willing to travel extensively each week?
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- * Do you have experience working with individuals and their families in a direct support or case management role?
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- * Are you able to work independently with minimal supervision?
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- * How would you describe your team skills, specifically working as part of a team that is spread out in various locations?
(Open Ended Question) - * How do you build collaboration between parties that may not agree or get along?
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