Community Health Peer
- University of Kentucky
- Lexington, KY
- Part Time
- 11 days ago
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Job Description
- Experience working with youth in school or community setting is preferred, but not required.
- Experience in public speaking is preferred.
- Be highly motivated, energetic, dependable and knowledgeable.
8 am – 5 pm
20 – 25 hours a week. Shifts will vary.
Please include your availability
Position description: Supervised by the program director, the community health educator works in schools and communities to facilitate prevention services based on the EMPOWER framework, which include:
- Prevention education
- Tailored information dissemination
- Empowerment and community capacity building
- Professional development
- Cessation Accessibility
Required related experience: ADD Experience working with diverse communities is preferred, but not required.
- Pre-employment criminal background check, employment background check, as required by school districts.
The 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 backgrounds, 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 background check and/or drug screen.