Youth Prevention Specialist at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Youth Prevention Specialist
Requisition Number	DU11660
Department Name	8G040:Kinesiology - Health Promotion
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Salary Range	$16.00/hr
Type of Position	Temporary
Position Time Status	Part-Time
Required Education	undergraduate student
Required Related Experience	• Experience working with youth in school or community setting is preferred, but not required. • Experience in public speaking is preferred. • Experience successfully utilizing tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. • Be highly motivated, energetic, dependable and knowledgeable.
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	None
Shift	10 – 15 hours a week, times will vary Please provide your availability.
Job Summary	NOTE: No prior knowledge on the topic of tobacco use or public health is needed. The program will provide comprehensive training. NOTE: The position may be used to fulfill practicum hours if needed. Position Objective: To provide tobacco use prevention services to youth, families and community members across Eastern Kentucky. Position Description: Supervised by the Program Director, the Youth Prevention Specialist works in schools and communities to facilitate tobacco use prevention services based on the #iCANendthetrend framework, which include: 1. Prevention Education 2. Information Dissemination 3. Youth Empowerment 4. Professional Development Position Responsibilities: • Collaborate with schools, parent-teacher groups, civic organizations, church groups, and other youth and community organizations to provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including e-cigarettes. • Implement peer-to-peer prevention program to provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including e-cigarettes. • Assist in providing orientation or information sessions for parents, teachers, staff or administrators in target area school and community sites when requested. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director to meet program objectives.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	• Pre-employment criminal background check, employment background check, as required by school districts. • Evidence-based curriculum training must be obtained within 1 month of employment, and prior to in-school or related program delivery. This will be provided through the position.
Deadline to Apply	06/30/2025
Our University Community	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 background check and/or drug screen.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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