Family Mentor Jobs

Family Mentor

RE39856

Family Mentor - Boone County

8T110:College of Social Work

Florence, KY

40

$15.00-24.02/hour

Staff

Full-Time

HS

http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

2 yrs

Drivers License.

Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; pushing, pulling, carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; performing repetitive motion tasks; regular job-related travel.

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm;(37.5 hrs/week); and flexible schedule as needed.

This position is 100% grant funded and the primary work location is in Florence, KY.
The College of Social Work Training Resource Center is seeking a Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team (START) Family Mentor to serve in Boone County. Family Mentors, in collaboration with Department for Community Based Services’ social workers and the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team (START), are responsible for providing mentoring to clients receiving substance abuse treatment.
Family Mentors will serve as team members in planning, supporting and implementing strategies for prevention and building strong partnerships with community providers to help parents. Family Mentors assess client situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.

Customer service skills are necessary. Extensive driving is strongly preferred.

No

Preference will be given to candidates with unique life experiences applicable to the position.

05/17/2023

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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.