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Big Sandy Area Development District

Human Services/Employment Specialist-Fayette & Surrounding Counties

Pay: $38,303/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Lexington, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.

$52,324 / year median in Kentucky

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Big Sandy Area Development District's Regional KY Works Program is seeking to hire an Employment Specialist to assist

KTAP-TANF/SNAP

recipients of Fayette and surrounding counties with job development, job placement, training, and retention. An associate degree is preferred. Relevant work experience in human services may substitute on a year-to-year basis for this requirement. Excellent benefit package. Fax (606) 886-1699 Deadline for resume receipt July 24th, 2026 "A partnership of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Big Sandy Area Development District." E.O.E.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$37,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Lexington, KY 40510 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Lexington, KY 40510: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person