Job TitleDisability Program Specialist II/RISERequisition NumberRE51370Working Title1915(i) AssessorDepartment Name40526:Interdisciplinary Human DeveloWork LocationFrankfort, KYGrade Level45Salary Range$47,278-78,000/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.
Shift
Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Days; and occasional weekends and evenings.
Job Summary
The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky’s Center on Disability.
HDI is seeking to fill a Disability Program Specialist II/RISE position. This position is through a contract within DBHDID and will work on the 1915i Recovery Independence Support Engagement (RISE) initiative.
This Disability Program Specialist II/RISE position will work as an 1915(i) Assessor. The position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide individual assessments and other supports to the 1915i RISE initiative and its participants.
- Promote development of quality services for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Substance Misuse or Use (SMU)/ Substance Use Disorder (SUD) diagnoses.
Regular work-related travel is a requirement of this position.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Further details will be discussed during the hiring process for the chosen applicants.
If you have questions regarding this position please contact kristen.dahl@uky.edu.
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Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Degree in Behavioral Health or Human Services.
Experience providing service coordination or linking referrals to community based services.
Deadline to Apply09/10/2025Our University Community
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