Community Services Specialist III

UK King's Daughters; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters is seeking a Community Health Educator to organize and deliver health programs, teach preventive topics, and train volunteers. You will coordinate community events, manage curricula, and work with the Community Relations team to promote health initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in public health or health education, a relevant degree, and active health and safety certifications. This full-time position is based in Ashland, Kentucky and involves on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or health education or a related field.
• Associates degree in Nursing with relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute community programs aligned with the mission and goals.
• Train and validate volunteers on educational and health screening equipment.
• Lead and coordinate community events and mobile health unit activities.
• Teach wellness topics in various community settings such as nutrition, exercise, hygiene, prevention, and cessation.
• Collaborate with Community Services Specialists to schedule and coordinate events.
• Maintain and update teaching curriculum and educational exhibits.

Skills

Public health education

Public speaking

Volunteer training

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's in Public Health

Associate Nursing

Master's in Education

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description

Job Summary Responsible for organizing and executing community programs that advance the organization’s mission and vision. Plans, develops, and teaches community health and wellness classes, screenings, and related activities. Collaborates with stakeholders to promote measurable improvements in community health. Ensures alignment of programs with organizational goals and community needs.

Essential Functions

• Implements activities that support the health system’s community health needs assessment and improvement plan, ensuring goals are met.
• Trains and validates volunteers on educational and health screening equipment, ensuring competency before event assignments.
• Leads, organizes, and coordinates community events and activities both on and off campus, including health screenings and special programs.
• Assists with scheduling and executing Mobile Health Unit screenings and activities, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Teaches wellness topics such as nutrition, exercise, hand hygiene, substance abuse prevention, and tobacco cessation in various community settings.
• Collaborates with Community Services Specialists and the community team to schedule, assign, and coordinate events and activities.
• Maintains and updates teaching curriculum and educational exhibits, and recommends new purchases as needed.
• Assists with the CPR Training Center, Meals on Wheels, and community vaccine and immunization clinics as requested.
• Excels at public speaking and engages effectively with individuals and groups of all ages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education or a related field or Associates degree in Nursing with relevant experience Master’s degree in education is preferred

Experience Requirement

3-5 years of experience in public health, health education, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Maintains active RN or LPN license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified, and a valid Driver's license.

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 3. Intermittent (10% – 50% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, temperature extremes, and occasional interaction with combative or violent people.

Additional Job Descriptions N/A

Department: Community Relations

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Time Type: Full time

Address: 2440 Carter Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.