"Family Mentor"

Job Details

Job Title: Family Mentor

Requisition Number: RE51458

Working Title: Family Mentor - Boone County

Department Name: 8T110:College of Social Work

Work Location: Florence, KY

Grade Level: 40

Salary Range: $15.30-24.50/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: HS

Required Related Experience: 2 yrs

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?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with unique life experiences applicable to the position.

Deadline to Apply: 09/09/2025