Disability Program Specialist II/RISE

Job Title
Disability Program Specialist II/RISE

Requisition Number
RE54963

Working Title
1915(i) Assessor

Department Name
40526:Interdisciplinary Human Develo

Work Location
Frankfort, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$48,214-79,560/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 8:00am-5:00pm – Days, 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 will serve as an 1915(i) Assessor on the 1915i Recovery Independence Support Engagement (RISE) initiative.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

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

The ideal candidate for this position will be located in the western region of Kentucky. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of the 1915(i) RISE Assessment Tool and have the ability to gather sensitive information from individual with serious mental illness (SMI), as well as their caregivers and providers. This role requires serving as a neutral, independent assessor to support person-centered evaluations and ensure individuals receive appropriate services based on eligibility.

This position will work remotely from a home office location but requires regular travel throughout the western region of Kentucky.

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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

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

Deadline to Apply
07/13/2026

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