Community worker

Pay Grade / Pay Range : $15.00 - Midpoint : $17.26 (Hourly N1)

Department / Organization : 750801 - Alabama Life Research Institute

Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am to 4 : 45pm

Note to Applicants : Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy .

Job Summary : The HUD Community Worker will work with rural communities in the Alabama Black Belt to provide education about lead testing, exposure, and remediation;

Additional Department Summary : The HUD Community Worker will work with rural communities in the Alabama Black Belt to provide education about lead testing, exposure, and remediation;

conduct surveys; and assist in planning community events. The HUD Community Worker will also develop youth programming in communities.

Required Minimum Qualifications : High school diploma or GED.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications : Must be willing to travel to communities in the Black Belt. Some remote work is required.

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.

Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge : Experience organizing events, and knowledge of and experience with living in Black Belt communities.

Preferred Qualifications : Familiarity with the communities in West Alabama; some experience working with diverse rural communities.

Background Investigation Statement : Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position.

A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status.

Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.

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Last updated : 2024-03-06

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