Job Title - Community Health Advocate/UKHC
Department Name - MG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Work Location - Louisville, KY
Grade Level - 09
Salary Range - $43,680-71,323/year
Type of Position - Staff
Position Time Status - Full-Time
Required Education - BA
Required Related Experience - 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification - Driver's License
Physical Requirements - This position will require driving within a designated service area to provide linkage navigation and outreach services to persons accessing comprehensive medical service
Shift - This position must be willing to work in different environments (both office-based and on the ground), at times best suited to the community (including some evenings and weekends). This includes hours outside of traditional office hours (i.e., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Job Summary - The Community Health Advocate provides client-centered outreach, education, and navigation services to individuals at risk for or living with HIV and Hepatitis C. Using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach, the position builds trusting relationships with clients and community partners to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and promote timely linkage and retention in care. The role assesses client needs, addresses barriers to care, and navigates healthcare and social service systems to connect individuals to medical, behavioral health, and supportive services. Responsibilities include conducting community-based outreach and testing, coordinating appointments and telehealth visits, providing health education and risk-reduction counseling, and supporting treatment adherence in a defined service area. The position ensures accurate documentation, data tracking, and compliance with confidentiality standards. This position will support the Kentucky Area Developmental Districts of KIPDA in the Louisville, KY area.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - MS Windows (Word, Excel, Access (or other database experience), Outlook, data entry, health education, motivational interviewing
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No
Preferred Education/Experience - Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Social Work, Social Services, Nursing, or Human Development
Deadline to Apply - 10/31/2026
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.
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