Community Health Advocate Manager/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleCommunity Health Advocate Manager/UKHCRequisition NumberRE54395Working TitleCommunity Health Advocate ManagerDepartment NameMG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASEWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level11Salary Range$54,080-$95,056/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMAClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience3 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsThis position will require driving between multiple sites over a defined service area in central Kentucky.ShiftThis position must be willing to work in different environments (both office-based and on the ground), at times best suited to the community (including some evenings and weekends). This includes hours outside of traditional office hours (i.e., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)Job SummaryThis position will oversee the Bluegrass, Lake Cumberland, Cumberland Valley, Kentucky River, and Big Sandy areas.

The Community Health Advocate Manager provides day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of community and mobile health services focused on HIV and HCV prevention, testing, and linkage to care. This role supervises, coaches, and supports Community Health Advocates to deliver high-quality, client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services. The supervisor ensures effective outreach, engagement, linkage, referral coordination, and continuity of care while monitoring compliance, performance outcomes, and data quality. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, staff training and development, community partnerships, and quality improvement efforts. The position contributes to program planning, policy, and workflow development, and represents the program in community and public health initiatives to strengthen referral networks, improve retention and treatment adherence, and advance overall program effectiveness.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and other Windows systems.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceMA in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Social Services, or Human Development highly preferred.Deadline to Apply05/20/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you able to work weekends and evenings as needed?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you able to drive a defined service area within the Commonwealth of Kentucky?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Describe your experience providing supervision and leadership.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Describe your experience coordinating services with community partners.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Describe a difficult encounter with an employee that required coaching or corrective action.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Describe your experience using data management tools and data entry.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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