HOW TO APPLY Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled 'Application Questionnaire' has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
SALARY The minimum salary is $24.975 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 519
FILING DEADLINE DATE Open until filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION The purpose of this classification is to implement the federally funded Overdose Outreach Project, in an effort to combat the opioid epidemic throughout Fayette County.
These positions will be part of the Community Paramedicine program. They will work with members of the community to identify appropriate resources and agencies for service referrals, work to build networks with service providers in the community, document activities through accurate data collection and respond to inquiries about the data.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in social work or another field related to the job Two (2) years of related experience Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plans, develops and implements policies, databases, and city wide campaigns in order to comply with program grant objectives Provides recovery support to individuals; makes treatment referrals and assists individuals in locating needed services within the community Develops and maintains community partnerships with treatment and recovery services Provides trainings and organizes community recovery events Responds to requests for data, reports and other information regarding the project Performs related work as assigned SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION Valid Driver's License CLOSING STATEMENT Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are provided below:
Health and wellness benefits: Paid and unpaid time off benefits: Direct Deposit is required of all employees. The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.97 - $37.46 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
