Program Project Coordinator -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Brady (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Kentucky is seeking a Program Project Coordinator to oversee Specialty Court operations regionally. The role includes case management, reporting, and coordination with judges, attorneys, and treatment providers to support participant success.

The position requires an associate degree in education and at least two years of experience with high-need populations, with some overnight travel and in-office work at the Rowan County location.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in education required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with high-risk or high-need populations.
• Some overnight travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Specialty Court participants, conducting screenings, intakes, orientations, individualized case planning, and ongoing case management.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with community agencies to secure participant access to treatment, housing, education, vocational training, and other resources.
• Serve as a liaison among judges, attorneys, court staff, treatment providers, and community partners to coordinate services and support participant success.
• Enter and maintain accurate data in the case management system, ensuring documentation, reports, and files meet program and compliance standards.
• Some overnight travel is required.

Skills

2+ years experience with high-risk /高-

Education

Associate's degree in education

Job description

Program Project Coordinator - Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)

Job ID: 2605874

Advertisement Closes: 11/10/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Salary: $37,354.56 - $49,719.12 Annually

Pay Grade: 10

Employment Type: JUDICAL BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | AOC | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Judicial | Court of Justice

Location: 700 West Main Street
Morehead, KY 40351 USA

Description

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court systememploys nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks.The Office of Statewide Programs, Department of Specialty Courts has an opening for a Program ProjectCoordinator, Region 4, located in Rowan County.

The Program Project Coordinator oversees the daily operations of the Specialty Court program, ensuringcompliance with program requirements, policies, and procedures. This position provides case management andcommunity supervision to participants and collaborates with judges, court staff, attorneys, treatmentproviders, and community partners to support participant success. The Program Project Coordinator managesprogram documentation, case files, data reporting, and grant audits.

Additionally, the position serves as aliaison among stakeholders, prepares reports, and evaluates program activities to promote efficient operationsand achievement of program goals. This position is responsible for timely, accurate reporting to the court andcourt administrative duties on an as-needed basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a caseload of Specialty Court participants, conducting screenings, intakes, orientations,individualized case planning, and ongoing case management.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with community agencies to secure participant access to treatment,housing, education, vocational training, and other resources.
• Serve as a liaison among judges, attorneys, court staff, treatment providers, and community partners tocoordinate services and support participant success.
• Enter and maintain accurate data in the case management system, ensuring documentation, reports, andfiles meet program and compliance standards.
• Some overnight travel is required.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Associate's degree in the education field

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: At least 2 years of experience working with high-risk or high-needspopulation, including individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, or multiple barriersto success.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional relevant work experience will substitute for the degree on ayear-for-year basis.

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

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office and/or courtroom setting and requires regular attendance onsite atthe designated work location. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Statewide travel is required.Must be able to deal with highly stressed people. Must be able to deal with substance abuse issues andbehavioral health needs. Must be able to work inside a detention center on as needed basis. Due to the natureof the job duties and responsibilities, this position is not authorized for virtual work.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Christina Ware at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D