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The University of Kentucky is seeking multiple Implementation Facilitators for the for the NIH HEALing Communities grant. This is a five-year grant aimed at decreasing opioid overdose deaths by 40 percent in 16 counties. The Implementation Facilitator will play a critical role in expanding evidence-based interventions by leveraging local change teams in diverse organizations within each county. Change teams will be comprised of leaders and staff from organizations such as syringe services programs, jails, probation/parole offices, and/or treatment centers providing medication for opioid use disorder. This is a unique opportunity to be on the frontlines of a major initiative positioned to bring together talented and dedicated individuals from the university community, Kentucky state government, treatment providers, the criminal justice system, and public health departments to address one of the nation's biggest public health crises.

The Implementation Facilitator will be key to expanding the use of evidence-based interventions within partnering organizations. Implementation Facilitators will work with local change teams to develop implementation blueprints and then facilitating change team meetings that are focused on how their services and/or resources can be expanded to serve more people. Other responsibilities for this role will include:

 

Building a network of community partners and local change teams in identified areas.
 

Leading focus groups, meetings, trainings, and dialog both in-person and via video conference to community partners and local change teams.
 

Sharing and promoting best practices and knowledge between local community partners, local change teams and researchers.
 

Serving as the liaison between health research, clinical practice and community health initiatives while educating others about the purpose and value of the HEALing Communities research partnership.
 

Participating in data collection, coding, and analysis of transcripts from focus groups and qualitative interviews with HEALing Communities participants with data collected during the Exploration phase and the Sustainment phase of the initiative study.

Given the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to protect our university community including our students, staff, faculty and visitors, the University of Kentucky is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all new hires prior to starting employment. Therefore, as of October 18, 2021, all new hires prior to their first day of employment must submit appropriate documentation showing, i) completion of the first vaccination against COVID-19, or ii) completion of the full vaccination series against COVID-19, or iii) approved exemption (medical contraindications or a sincerely held religious belief) through the formal exemption process from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For those employees who have completed the first vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment, the second vaccination (if applicable) must be completed following the vaccination recommended schedule to be considered fully vaccinated. 

Candidates must possess a strong relationship building skill set, have excellent collaboration, communication (oral & written), initiative, emotional intelligence, and process improvement abilities.

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Expereince in building relationships and partnerships within a 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.