Student Facilitator

Job Title : Student Facilitator

Student Facilitator

Requisition Number : DU12391

DU12391

Department Name :

8G040 : Kinesiology - Health Promotion

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY

Salary Range : $15.50-$16.50 / hour

$15.50-$16.50 / hour

Type of Position : Student

Student

Position Time Status :

Part-Time

Required Education :

undergraduate student

Required Related Experience :

• Experience working with youth in school or community setting is preferred, but not required. .
• Experience in public speaking is preferred.
• Experience successfully utilizing tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Be highly motivated, energetic, dependable and knowledgeable.

Required License / Registration / Certification :

none

Physical Requirements :

none

Shift :

10-15 hours a week, times will vary

Please include your weekly availability.

Job Summary :

NOTE : No prior knowledge on the topic of tobacco use or public health is needed. The program will provide comprehensive training.

NOTE : The position may be used to fulfill practicum hours if needed.

Position Objective : To provide tobacco use prevention services to youth, families and community members across Kentucky.

Position Description : Supervised by the Program Director, the Youth Prevention Specialist works in schools and communities to facilitate tobacco use prevention services based on the #iCANendthetrend framework, which include :

1. Prevention Education2. Information Dissemination3. Youth Empowerment4. Professional Development

Position Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with schools, parent-teacher groups, civic organizations, church groups, and other youth and community organizations to provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.
• Implement peer-to-peer prevention program to provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.
• Assist in providing orientation or information sessions for parents, teachers, staff or administrators in target area school and community sites when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director to meet program objectives.
• Applicants must have reliable transportation.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Preferred Education / Experience :

• Pre-employment criminal background check, employment background check, as required by school districts.
• Evidence-based curriculum training must be obtained within 1 month of employment, and prior to in-school or related program delivery.

This will be provided through the position.

Deadline to Apply : 09 / 30 / 2024

09 / 30 / 2024

Our University Community :

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.