Family Mentor

University of Kentucky; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Florence, KY is seeking a Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team (START) Family Mentor to support Boone County families in substance abuse treatment. This is a 37.5-hour workweek, grant-funded role, partnering with social workers and START to plan and implement prevention strategies and build community partnerships.

Family Mentors assess client needs, help plan services, and coordinate connections to resources.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills are necessary.
• Extensive driving is required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor families in substance abuse treatment and collaborate with START and social workers.
• Assess client situations, determine services needed, and help plan and implement support strategies.

Skills

Customer service

Extensive driving

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Drivers License

Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; pushing, pulling, carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; performing repetitive motion tasks; regular job-related travel.

Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; (37.5 hrs/week); flexible schedule as needed.

Job Summary

This position is 100% grant funded and the primary work location is in Florence, KY.
The College of Social Work Training Resource Center is seeking a Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team ( START ) Family Mentor to serve in Boone County. Family Mentors, in collaboration with Department for Community Based Services’ social workers and the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team ( START ), are responsible for providing mentoring to clients receiving substance abuse treatment.
Family Mentors will serve as team members in planning, supporting and implementing strategies for prevention and building strong partnerships with community providers to help parents. Family Mentors assess client situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Customer service skills are necessary. Extensive driving is required.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with unique life experiences applicable to the position.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/19/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have experience serving as a Family Mentor for the START program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid drivers license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * I understand the primary work location for this position is in Florence, KY.
  • Yes
  • No