Community Health Worker
: Job Details :

The Kentucky Cancer Program (KCP) at Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Community Health Worker which will be part of the Community Impact Office. This person will establish and maintain relationships and partnerships with community organizations to promote health equity. The ideal candidate willhave a deep understanding of the African American population of the greater Lexington area. This candidate will form collaborations and expand KCP's partnerships with African American community leaders, organizations and community members to identify needs and priorities related to cancer and health equity. This person will work in the field to conduct outreach and engagement activities that promote cancer prevention and cancer screenings among African Americans and underserved communities. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.This position has the potential to have a fully onsite work arrangement. The shift is Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, some evenings and weekends may be required. This position is fully onsite.Required Related Experience1 yearSkills/Knowledge/AbilitiesMS Windows (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); Customer Service, interpersonal skillsPreferred Education/ExperiencePrefer at least one year experience interacting or working with the African American community.Application InstructionsIMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered, you must fully complete the online application, ensuring to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the number of hours worked per week, and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.Application DeadlineFor a full description and to apply by January 7, 2025, visit Community of InclusionThe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr