Family Mentor

University of Kentucky; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Daviess County, KY seeks a Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team (START) Family Mentor to provide mentoring to clients in substance abuse treatment. The role works with DCBS social workers and START to plan and implement prevention strategies and build community partnerships for parents.

Family Mentors assess client needs, coordinate services, and help ensure clients access the right supports.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Mentor clients receiving substance abuse treatment.
• Assist in planning, supporting and implementing prevention strategies.
• Build partnerships with community providers to help parents.
• Assess client situations to determine required services.

Skills

Customer service

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); and flexible schedule as needed.

Job Summary

This position is 100% grant funded and the primary work location is in Daviess County, KY.

The College of Social Work Training Resource Center is seeking a Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team ( START ) Family Mentor to serve in Daviess County. Family Mentors, in collaboration with DCBS 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.