Employment Opportunities

Employment

The Kent School of Social Work seeks to advertise available openings of interest to social work students and social work graduates. Jobs are posted for 14 days, unless stated otherwise in the ad.  If you would like to post job opportunities to this website, please email:  Kent School Technology Account  with the following information included in your email:

full job description, title of organization and the job title, whether full or part-time, or seasonal/contract position, eligibility requirements for the position, contact information (name, address, phone, fax), where to submit their letter of interest and/or resume'

CURRENT LISTINGS


Posted 8/26/2025 

University of Kentucky Targeted Assessment Program (TAP)
Targeted Assessment Program Specialists:  RE596472– Knox County (Barbourville, KY)
Skilled professional needed to join the University of Kentucky (UK) Targeted Assessment Program (TAP).  We are looking for a team member who is passionate about helping others and advocating for those in need.

The TAP Specialist will be a UK employee co-located at the Department for Community Based Services office in Barbourville, KY to provide TAP services in Knox County. The Specialist may also be required to provide services in surrounding counties in the region based on the program’s needs.

Duties include: conducting participant assessments in the areas of substance use, mental health, intimate partner violence victimization, learning problems/disability, and basic needs; connecting program participants with services and resources; providing follow-up to support improved outcomes; and collaborating with community partners. Travel is reimbursed. UK offers an excellent benefits package which consists of ample holiday/vacation and sick leave, health insurance, retirement plans with a generous 200% employer match, and tuition assistance for eligible employees and their family members. TAP staff receive comprehensive training, supervision, and coaching to enhance job satisfaction and promote healthy work/life balance. TAP is sponsored by the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services through a contract with the University and is supported with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. 

Frequent travel in the county and region is required.  

To apply, submit a UK Online Application at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/596472 using the (above) RE# and County. If you have any questions, contact HR/Employment, phone (859) 257-9555 press 2.  Application deadline is September 9, 2025.  If you have any questions about the program, please contact Dreama Hedrick at Dreama.Hedrick@ky.gov or 502.564.6817.  

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities and women.  Supported with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds, UK TAP is sponsored by the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services through a contract with the University.


Posted 8/25/2025

Buckhorn Children and Family Services

Open Positions:

  • Chief Clinical Officer
  • BHSO Clinician/Critical Services Supervisor, Buckhorn KY
  • Clinician/Therapist, Dessie Scott Children's Home, Pine Ridge KY
  • Clinical Services Supervisor of Adult SUD Residential Services/ Outpatient SUD Clinician, Buckhorn KY

Send your resume to: 

Information/job descriptions


Posted 8/25/2025

Director of Legislative Affairs  Kentucky State University  Frankfort, KY


Posted 8/25/2025

JCPS Adult Education

Job title: Employment Navigator - part-time (up to 19.75 hours/week) 

Pay rate: $27.40 per hour 

Educational requirement: Bachelor's degree preferred but not required 

Contact: Brittney Baldon - brittney.baldon@jefferson.kyschools.us 

Primary duties:

  • Assisting refugees & asylees in securing & maintaining employment leading to self-sufficiency through culturally-competent career counseling, job placement activities, and supportive services 

Essential Skills for Job Success:

  • Resourceful
  • Organized
  • Adaptable
  • Excellent communication (written & verbal)

 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

  •  Creating employment plans for refugee job seekers 
  • Monitoring & evaluating participant objectives 
  • Timely documentation of participant activities

 Prior Experience / Skills Preferred:

  • Case Management
  • Bilingual (any, but Kinyarwanda, Swahili, and Arabic are a plus!) 

Position(s) expected to last through 9/30/26


Posted 8/12/2025 

Outreach Navigator

Kept Inc.

At Kept Inc, we help vulnerable adults avoid homelessness, exploitation and abuse while improving safety and overall wellness through care coordination and representative payee services. We are an equal opportunity employer, a partner with Louisville Metro's Office of Resilience and Community Services and a proud recipients of Federal CDBG grant funds to prevent homelessness in our community. 

As part of our Financial and Community Connections program, most of our clients have stable housing and a team of professionals in place to meet their needs related to their primary disability. Our Account Managers provide ongoing monitoring of their wellbeing and care coordination to help them gain and maintain community supports and maintain housing. However, for individuals who begin our services due to homelessness/risk of homelessness, exploitation, eviction intervention or other emergent circumstance, we provide Outreach and Community Care. 

Our Outreach Navigator will work as a team member with Kept Inc's account managers, as well as, partnership providers in the community.  The tasks of the Outreach Navigator include but are not limited to: 

  • Client home visits - dropping off supplies, payments, donations, etc Referrals/intake - in-person at VSD centers or scheduling virtually through google meets.
  • Care coordination - prescription delivery, grocery delivery, deliver Tarc 3 passes, deliver/pickup state supplement funding.
  • Helping furnish housing for individuals just moving into an apartment from homelessness.

Optional: Transport clients when necessary, only if comfortable and no other options available*

Optional:   attend partnership/community events The individual in this position will need to be comfortable coordinating scheduling and have flexibility during daytime business hours to complete tasks.

Preferred to have at least some experience helping adults with disabilities.

 This is a part-time grant funded position. It begins as an hourly position at $12.50/hour with a range of 15-35 hours per week for a maximum of $31,150 annually. Potential for growth after 6-9 months consistent employment meeting and/or exceeding expectations to increase pay per hour or increased hours per week. 

Technology savviness, reliable transportation, trauma sensitive communication skills, compassion for others, problem solving skills, proficient written and verbal communication skills, open to learning, ability to self motivate and manage and adherence to an at home/flexible work schedule is required. Hire is contingent on passing criminal and abuse/neglect background checks. 

Job Type: Part-time

Contact: 


Posted 8/8/2025

Assistant Director of Resident Care Services - Kempton of  Liberty Health  Hermitage, TN


Posted 8/4/2025

Director of Care Management Texas Health Huguley FWS  Louisville, KY

Director of Behavorial Health - Behavorial Health Unit  Duke LifePoint Healthcare  Lebanon, KY


Posted 7/30/2025

Looking for a fresh opportunity? We’re excited to announce two open positions on the SSWAA team – one full-time and one part-time contract – and both offer remote work and flexible hours! 

Whether you’re looking for a new direction, a meaningful side hustle, or a way to stay connected to the profession you love, we’d love for you to consider joining us. We know the current educational landscape has brought change, and if you're navigating a job transition, this may be the perfect time! 

Open Positions:

🧭 Professional Development Coordinator – Full-Time

🧩 Conference Coordinator – Part-Time

 Be part of a mission-driven team working to elevate school social work nationwide – from the comfort of your own home!  Make an impact with SSWAA and apply today! 

Please send your resume and cover letter to contactus@sswaa.org by August 13, 2025.


Posted 7/22/2025

Director of Care Management Evidence in Motion  Louisville, KY


Posted 7/17/2025

Clinical Social Worker

Heritage Hospice, INC.

Minimum requirements: Licensed Master’s Level Social Worker from an accredited school of social work. Licensed by the Commonwealth of KY is preferred (if not licensed, must obtain upon hire).

Description of Position: The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for providing the full range of social worker services to patients and families. The position involves caring for the patient, primary caregiver, and/or family’s psychosocial needs in the Hospice/Palliative Care setting, serving as a member of the interdisciplinary group, assisting, and planning in the coordination of patient and bereavement care.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens. Must have reliable transportation and appropriate auto insurance.

To apply: Submit a formal letter of interest along with a resume to Ashley Arnold, LCSW, ACHP-SW, Clinical Counseling Services Coordinator at aarnold@heritagehospice.com Working with Heritage Hospice, Inc. offers full-time employees great benefits such as:

Pay based on education and related experience Health insurance* Employer-paid LTD and life insurance* Many voluntary products available including short term disability and life, vision, and dental insurance* 401k matching up to 8%

22 accrued paid days off annually

7 accrued sick days off annually

6 paid holidays, plus your birthday!

Mileage reimbursement for hospice-related travel Service recognition program Bereavement leave Local discount programs free to Heritage team members.



Posted 7/17/2025

Assistant Director for Sexual Assault Prevention