University of Kentucky
Targeted Assessment Specialist
🇺🇸 Hazard, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Instructional Design
🗓️ September 8th, 2025
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- Conduct assessments on substance use, mental health, intimate partner violence victimization, learning problems, and basic needs
- Connect participants with services and resources and provide follow-up support
- Collaborate with community partners to enhance participant outcomes
- Proficient in MS Windows, Excel, and web-based data entry systems
- Full-time position with Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule
- Salary range: $43,805 to $70,075 per year
- Requires a Master's degree and at least 3 years of related experience in social work, counseling, case management, or supportive services
- Driver's license preferred but not required
- Position is housed at the Department for Community Based Services office in Perry County, KY
- University offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, generous retirement plans with 200% employer match, paid leave, and tuition assistance
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| Job Title | Targeted Assessment Specialist |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE50714 |
| Working Title | Targeted Assessment Specialist - Perry County |
| Department Name | 7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA |
| Work Location | Hazard, KY |
| Grade Level | 44 |
| Salary Range | $43,805-70,075/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 | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting; driving. |
| Shift | Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM (40 hrs/wk). |
| Job Summary | Skilled 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 Perry 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. ’ 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. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows, Excel, entering data into a web-based system |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Master’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 Apply | 09/18/2025 |
| 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. 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. |
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