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University of Kentucky

Location: LexingtonKY 40502 Document ID: AB176-13EB Posted on: 2017-08-3108/31/2017 Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-09-30
 

Agriculture Extension Specialist

Job Title Agriculture Extension Specialist
Requisition Number RE10452
Working Title Extension Specialist for Substance Abuse
Department Name 81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 46
Salary Range $48,526-80,059/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification None.
Physical Requirements This position requires occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds and loading and/or unloading supplies and materials onto carts.
Shift Primarily Monday through Friday, some weekends and evening activities may be required as needed.
Job Summary Family & Consumer Sciences Extension within the School of Human Environmental Sciences and College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking an Agriculture Extension Specialist who will support the development of instructional resources aimed at substance abuse issues across the Commonwealth. The primary responsibilities of this position include: program development, implementation and evaluation related to substance abuse; leadership, consultation, and training of extension field staff; grant writing, impact research; and, publishing. This position is contingent upon continued funding.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Minimum two years or more of successful experience working with addictions, counseling, demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills is strongly preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience Doctorate preferred. Have working knowledge of: DSM criteria; community resources in Kentucky; and, counseling and treatment techniques and methods.
License as a Professional Counselor, Social Work, or Psychologist preferred.
Driver's license preferred.
Deadline to Apply 08/31/2017
University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.


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