University of Kentucky
Targeted Assessment Specialist
🇺🇸 Richmond, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Instructional Design
🗓️ November 5th, 2025
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University of Kentucky is hiring a Targeted Assessment Specialist to provide TAP services primarily in Madison County. The specialist will conduct participant assessments in areas such as substance use and mental health, connect participants with services, provide follow-up support, and collaborate with community partners.
Highlights
- Conduct participant assessments in substance use, mental health, intimate partner violence victimization, learning problems/disability, and basic needs.
- Connect program participants with appropriate services and resources and provide follow-up support to improve outcomes.
- Collaborate with community partners and deliver services in Madison County and possibly surrounding counties.
- Use MS Windows, Excel, and web-based data entry systems.
- Full-time staff position with a salary range of $43,805-70,075 per year.
- Requires a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience; preferred fields include social work, psychology, sociology, or related areas.
- Driver’s license is preferred but not required; travel expenses are reimbursed.
- No supervisory responsibilities for this role.
- Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week.
- The position offers comprehensive training, supervision, benefits including health insurance and retirement plans with a 200% employer match, and tuition assistance.
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| Job Title | Targeted Assessment Specialist |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE51402 |
| Working Title | Madison County TAP Specialist |
| Department Name | 7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA |
| Work Location | Richmond, 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 – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm (40 hours/week). |
| Job Summary | Skilled professional needed to join the University of Kentucky (UK) Targeted Assessment Program (TAP). We are looking for a team member who is passionate about helping others and advocating for those in need. The TAP Specialist will be a UK employee co-located at the Department for Community Based Services office in Richmond, KY to provide TAP services in Madison County. The Specialist may also be required to provide services in surrounding counties in the region based on the program’s needs. Duties include: conducting participant assessments in the areas of substance use, mental health, intimate partner violence victimization, learning problems/disability, and basic needs; connecting program participants with services and resources; providing follow-up to support improved outcomes; and collaborating with community partners. Travel is reimbursed. 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 for 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 / Abilities | MS Windows, Excel, entering data into a web-based system. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Master’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, public/health administration, family studies, behavioral health/disability, health services, or other related field plus related experience in assessment, service coordination, targeted case management, resource connection, collaboration, and other supportive services or equivalent; Driver’s license preferred |
| Deadline to Apply | 11/18/2025 |
| 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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Do you understand this position will be located at the Department for Community Based Services office in Richmond, KY and that you may be required to provide services in surrounding counties?
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Please describe the reasons for your interest in this position.
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What do you consider your strengths to be?
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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?
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Describe your experience working independently with limited on-site supervision and peer support.
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