Job TitleCommunity Health WorkerRequisition NumberRE47520Working TitleCommunity Health WorkerDepartment Name7H023:KENTUCKY COMMUNITY CANCER PROGWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for extended periods of time; lifting up to 50 lbs.; computer and telephone work, intermittent travel, repetitive motion
Shift
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, some evenings and weekends may be required.
Job Summary
The Kentucky Cancer Program (KCP) at Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Community Health Worker. This person will establish and maintain relationships and partnerships with community organizations to promote health equity. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of and strong social connections with the Black/African American population and other under served populations of the greater Lexington area. This candidate will form collaborations with leaders and other stakeholders in Black/African American and other under served communities to develop outreach and education to identify needs and establish priorities to reduce health disparities and disproportionate cancer burden. This person will work in the field to conduct outreach and engagement activities that promote cancer prevention and cancer screenings among Black/African Americans and other under served communities. This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work when required.
This position will have an onsite work arrangement.
IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.
To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
At least 2 years of related experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply10/13/2024Our 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 check and/or drug screen.
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