Family Mentor

University of Kentucky; Florence, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Florence, KY is hiring a Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team (START) Family Mentor. This grant-funded role supports families affected by substance use disorders and coordinates with social workers to plan prevention strategies and connect clients to services.

The Family Mentor assesses client needs, builds community partnerships, and helps families navigate resources to improve outcomes in Boone County and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills are necessary.
• Extensive driving is required.
• Will work with START and social workers.

Responsibilities

• Mentor clients in substance abuse treatment as part of START.
• Collaborate with community providers to build partnerships.
• Assess client needs and determine services required.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Job description

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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 10/16/2026

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