University of Kentucky
Targeted Assessment Specialist
🇺🇸 Elizabethtown, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Instructional Design
🗓️ July 31st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Conduct participant assessments on substance use, mental health, intimate partner violence victimization, learning problems/disabilities, and basic needs.
- Connect program participants with services and resources and provide follow-up to support improved outcomes.
- Collaborate with community partners to deliver Targeted Assessment Program (TAP) services.
- Must be proficient with MS Windows, Excel, and entering data into a web-based system.
- Full-time staff position with a salary range of $43,805 to $70,075 per year.
- Requires a Master's degree; preferred fields include social work, psychology, sociology, public/health administration, family studies, behavioral health/disability, or related fields.
- Minimum three years of related experience in assessment, service coordination, targeted case management, or resource connection.
- Position located at the Department for Community Based Services office in Elizabethtown, KY, with potential travel to surrounding counties; travel is reimbursed.
- Comprehensive University of Kentucky benefits including health insurance, retirement plans with a 200% employer match, tuition assistance, and paid leave.
- Position sponsored by KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services and funded by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Targeted Assessment Specialist Full Description
Requisition Number | RE51088
Working Title | Hardin County TAP Specialist
Department Name | 7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA
Work Location | Elizabethtown, 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/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 Elizabethtown, KY to provide TAP services in Hardin 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 | 08/13/2025
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.
- * Describe why you are interested in this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * What do you consider your strengths to be?
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience working independently with limited on-site supervision and peer support.
(Open Ended Question) - * 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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- * Do you understand this position will be located at the Department for Community Based Services office in Elizabethtown, KY and that you may be required to provide services in surrounding counties.
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- No
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