Program Coordinator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee accreditation and program services at DJJ facilities, ensuring ACA and PREA standards are met and documentation maintained.

This senior, full-time position requires leadership, reliability, and the ability to coordinate with staff, youth programs, and administrative teams; limited travel may be required. Employee development and audit readiness are expected, with opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of professional management or administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates accreditation processes (ACA) and PREA compliance for DJJ facilities.
• Collaborates with program participants and staff to plan, implement, and monitor services.
• Maintains required ACA/PREA documentation and prepares for audits.

Job description

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Job ID

2604880

Title

Program Coordinator

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$44,074.08 - $64,816.08 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities within the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities in the implementationand administration of the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)accreditation process.
• Collaborates with program participants on planning, implementing, and monitoring of provision of eachprogram services.
• Coordinates the ACA accreditation process and is responsible for providing the required documentation for 422ACA standards, of which 31 are mandatory to maintain accreditation.
• Oversees, plans, coordinates, and reviews work of staff involved in the accreditation process.
• Monitors facility programs ensuring facility and DJJ policies and procedures are within ACA compliance and recommendchanges as necessary.
• Coordinates and prepares for other audits within the facility to include the PREA.
• Monitors and facilitates compliance with 185 standards, 43 of which are mandatory.
• Oversees facility programs to ensure they are meeting standards and recommend and make changes asnecessary.
• Provides professional support to the Department of Juvenile Justice in regards to maintaining records.
• Reviews, maintains, and archives facility files in accordance with applicable retention schedule.
• Collects and analyzes data related to the programs, as well as collaborates with facility managers and administrativestaff to obtain all required documents per policy.
• Assists in developing, facilitating, and conducting initial and annual training with staff toensure all ACA and PREA standards are oriented to mandatory policies and procedures and have completed mandatorytraining prior to working with DJJ youth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional experience in management or administration.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Administrative or business experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact John Giillum at [e-mail] or 606-207-4764.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D