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

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Administrative Office of the Courts, is seeking a Program Project Coordinator for Region 4 located in Rowan County, Morehead. This role oversees Specialty Court operations, ensuring compliance, managing case files, data reporting, and grant audits while collaborating with judges, staff, providers, and partners.

Responsibilities include timely reporting to the court, liaison work among stakeholders, and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; two years of experience with high-needs populations (substance use, mental health, etc.).
• Must be able to work onsite in court/community settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Specialty Court participants, including screenings, intakes, and ongoing case management.
• Establish partnerships with community agencies to connect participants with treatment, housing, and education resources.
• Coordinate with judges, attorneys, court staff, treatment providers, and partners to support participant success.
• Enter and maintain accurate data in the case management system ensuring reports and files meet standards.
• Some overnight travel is required.

Skills

Experience with high-risk populations

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

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

Pay Grade 10

Salary $37,354.56 - $49,719.12 Annually

Employment Type Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK

Location 700 West Main St

Morehead, KY 40351 USA

Description

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court system employs 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 Project Coordinator, Region 4, located in Rowan County.

The Program Project Coordinator oversees the daily operations of the Specialty Court program, ensuring compliance with program requirements, policies, and procedures. This position provides case management and community supervision to participants and collaborates with judges, court staff, attorneys, treatment providers, and community partners to support participant success. The Program Project Coordinator manages program documentation, case files, data reporting, and grant audits. Additionally, the position serves as a liaison among stakeholders, prepares reports, and evaluates program activities to promote efficient operations and achievement of program goals. This position is responsible for timely, accurate reporting to the court and court 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 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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-needs population, including individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, or multiple barriers to success.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional relevant work experience will substitute for the degree on a year-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 at the 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 and behavioral health needs. Must be able to work inside a detention center on as needed basis. Due to the nature of the job duties and responsibilities, this position is not authorized for virtual work.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D