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

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*

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

* Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits

* Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-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 St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov