Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Community Health Peer
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Job Title: Community Health Peer
Requisition Number: DU14074
Department Name: 8G040: Kinesiology - Health Promotion
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: $20.00/hr
Type of Position: Temporary
Position Time Status: Part-Time
Required Education: None
Required Related Experience:
Experience working with youth in school or community setting is preferred, but not required.
Experience in public speaking is preferred.
Be highly motivated, energetic, dependable and knowledgeable.
Required License/Registration/Certification: N/A
Physical Requirements: None
Shift: Monday-Friday 8 am–5 pm, 15‑25 hours a week. Shifts will vary. Please include your availability under posting documents.
Job Summary Position objective: to provide prevention services to youth, families, and community members in Fayette County and Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Position description: Supervised by the program director, the community health educator works in schools and communities to facilitate prevention services based on the EMPOWER framework, which includes:
Prevention education
Tailored information dissemination
Empowerment and community capacity building
Professional development
Cessation Accessibility
Collaborate with schools, parent‑teacher groups, civic organizations, church groups, and other youth and community organizations to provide tailored information about mentholated tobacco products and other flavored tobacco products. Implement prevention programming to provide information about the effects of tobacco use and other related topics to historically marginalized communities. Assist in community outreach, listening sessions, webinars/conferences and professional development. Perform other duties as assigned by the program director to meet program objectives.
Required related experience: Experience working with diverse communities is preferred, but not required.
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.
Deadline to Apply 12/31/2025
Our University Community We 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 (*).
Applicant Documents Required Documents:
Resume
Optional Documents:
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
Academic Transcript
Specific Request 1
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Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Job Title: Community Health Peer
Requisition Number: DU14074
Department Name: 8G040: Kinesiology - Health Promotion
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: $20.00/hr
Type of Position: Temporary
Position Time Status: Part-Time
Required Education: None
Required Related Experience:
Experience working with youth in school or community setting is preferred, but not required.
Experience in public speaking is preferred.
Be highly motivated, energetic, dependable and knowledgeable.
Required License/Registration/Certification: N/A
Physical Requirements: None
Shift: Monday-Friday 8 am–5 pm, 15‑25 hours a week. Shifts will vary. Please include your availability under posting documents.
Job Summary Position objective: to provide prevention services to youth, families, and community members in Fayette County and Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Position description: Supervised by the program director, the community health educator works in schools and communities to facilitate prevention services based on the EMPOWER framework, which includes:
Prevention education
Tailored information dissemination
Empowerment and community capacity building
Professional development
Cessation Accessibility
Collaborate with schools, parent‑teacher groups, civic organizations, church groups, and other youth and community organizations to provide tailored information about mentholated tobacco products and other flavored tobacco products. Implement prevention programming to provide information about the effects of tobacco use and other related topics to historically marginalized communities. Assist in community outreach, listening sessions, webinars/conferences and professional development. Perform other duties as assigned by the program director to meet program objectives.
Required related experience: Experience working with diverse communities is preferred, but not required.
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.
Deadline to Apply 12/31/2025
Our University Community We 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 (*).
Applicant Documents Required Documents:
Resume
Optional Documents:
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
Academic Transcript
Specific Request 1
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