SUD Education & Outreach Coordinator

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleSUD Education & Outreach CoordinatorRequisition NumberRE54146Working TitleDepartment Name7P210:KY INJURY PREV & RESEARCH CTRWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level42Salary Range$17.41-27.87/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSitting for long periods of time while sitting at computerShiftTypically days Monday-Friday Between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm Additional hours as needed

Job SummaryThe Kentucky Injury Prevention & Research Center is currently seeking an Education and Outreach Coordinator.

Basic responsibilities include:

• reaching out to substance use disorder treatment facilities and recovery houses to encourage participation in findhelpnow.org
• recruiting new SUD treatment facilities and training personnel to maintain and update their facility listing(s) on findhelpnow.org
• engaging in in-service and webinar website training as needed
• addressing minor technical issues for facilities
• responding to website questions
• assisting with additional office tasked as needed
• promoting the website at community events
• assisting in the implementation and development of a robust and up-to-date resources section
• providing technical assistance to interested stakeholders as needed

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesBasic or intermediate use of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Powerpoint.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceBasic understanding of the disease of mental health disorders, acceptance of vulnerable populationsDeadline to Apply05/07/2026Our 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. * How many years paid experience to you have in community outreach and/or customer service?
   • None
   • More than 0 up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
2. * What is your current understanding of substance use disorders?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is your current understanding of recovery housing?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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