Health Education Coordinator/UKHC

University of Kentucky

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

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Job TitleHealth Education Coordinator/UKHCRequisition NumberRE49852Working TitlePrevention Health Education CoordinatorDepartment NameMG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASEWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level09Salary Range$43,680-71,323/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationNone
Physical RequirementsSitting for long periods of time. Occasional driving to health education events. May require occasional lifting of objects up to 20lbs.
ShiftMonday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Occasional after hours and weekends for health education events. This position is not eligible for remote work at this time.
Job SummaryThe ID Division is expanding its current health education team with a Prevention Health Education Coordinator.

This position will serve as part of the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Care Clinic (BCC) multidisciplinary HIV care team to provide intensive prevention services to patients identified as high-risk for contracting HIV.

This position will be primarily responsible for the management of all pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) referrals, screenings, and program enrollment for individuals wishing to receive PrEP services at the BCC.

This position will provide counseling and education to patients to reduce the risk of HIV transmission, improve health literacy, and help clients achieve better health outcomes.

The Prevention Health Education Coordinator will coordinate services with the BCC providers to promote safe health behaviors and contribute to the Bluegrass Care Clinic's mission of providing quality services to high risk individuals throughout Kentucky.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMS Windows (Word, Excel, Access (or other database experience), Outlook. Written/oral communication, planning/organizing, continuous improvement, medical knowledge, teaching skills, collaboration, attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceMaster's degree in Health Education, Social Work, Social Services, Public Health, Epidemiology, Criminal Justice, or Human Development. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Deadline to Apply04/17/2025Our 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.

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.

Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please describe your experience with health education or prevention.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe an encounter when you assisted a difficult or disgruntled client.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please choose the answer that best describes your experience working with people living with HIV or other vulnerable populations. NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 3 yearsMore than 3 years up through 5 yearsMore than 5 years * Provide an example of when you worked with a multidisciplinary team in order to achieve a positive outcomes for a patient/client.
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsResumeCover LetterOptional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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