Administrative Specialist - Juvenile Justice Programs

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky at Campbell Juvenile Detention Center in Newport, KY seeks an executive-branch, full-time administrative professional. The role oversees timekeeping, reporting, and policy interpretation while supporting staff and youth services.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience, with education substituting for experience on a year-for-year basis. Evening hours and overtime may apply; contact for details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year of professional, administrative, or business experience.
• Education can substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional administrative support to facility staff in reviewing and implementing agency activities.
• Compiles and maintains reports.
• Interprets and applies procedures.
• Participates in management team meetings.
• Acts as facility timekeeper and maintains time and attendance records.
• Responds to inquiries from staff and the public.
• Opens and sorts mail and distributes to staff.
• Prepares release packets for youth.
• Coordinates youth graduation activities upon completing treatment.

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky at Campbell Juvenile Detention Center in Newport, KY seeks an executive-branch, full-time administrative professional. The role oversees timekeeping, reporting, and policy interpretation while supporting staff and youth services.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience, with education substituting for experience on a year-for-year basis. Evening hours and overtime may apply; contact for details.