Community Health Worker - University of Kentucky : Job Details

Job Summary

The Kentucky Cancer Program (KCP) at Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Community Health Worker. This person will establish and maintain relationships and partnerships with community organizations to promote health equity. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of and strong social connections with the Black/African American population and other under served populations of the greater Lexington area. This candidate will form collaborations with leaders and other stakeholders in Black/African American and other under served communities to develop outreach and education to identify needs and establish priorities to reduce health disparities and disproportionate cancer burden. This person will work in the field to conduct outreach and engagement activities that promote cancer prevention and cancer screenings among Black/African Americans and other under served communities. This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work when required.

This position will have an onsite work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

At least 2 years of related experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply 01/06/2025 Our University Community

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