Disability Program Specialist II/RISE

Job Title
Disability Program Specialist II/RISE


Requisition Number
RE51370


Working Title
1915(i) Assessor


Department Name
40526:Interdisciplinary Human Develo


Work Location
Frankfort, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MA



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Required Related Experience

5 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.



Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Days; and occasional weekends and evenings.



Job Summary

The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky’s Center on Disability.

HDI is seeking to fill a Disability Program Specialist II/RISE position. This position is through a contract within DBHDID and will work on the 1915i Recovery Independence Support Engagement (RISE) initiative.

This Disability Program Specialist II/RISE position will work as an 1915(i) Assessor. The position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide individual assessments and other supports to the 1915i RISE initiative and its participants.
• Promote development of quality services for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Substance Misuse or Use (SMU)/ Substance Use Disorder (SUD) diagnoses.

Regular work-related travel is a requirement of this position.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Further details will be discussed during the hiring process for the chosen applicants.

If you have questions regarding this position please contact kristen.dahl@uky.edu.

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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Degree in Behavioral Health or Human Services.
Experience providing service coordination or linking referrals to community based services.



Deadline to Apply
09/10/2025


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