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

RiseMe; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Administrative Office of the Courts in Winchester, KY is seeking a Program Project Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of the Specialty Court program, ensuring compliance with program requirements and policies. You will provide case management and collaborate with judges, court staff, and community partners to support participant success.

The role requires managing case files, data reporting, and grant audits, with liaison duties among stakeholders and reporting to the court.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in the education field is required.
• At least 2 years of experience working with high-risk or high-needs populations, 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.

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.

Education

Associate's degree in education

Job description

Advertisement Closes 9/30/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2605049 Program Project Coordinator -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)(Non-Merit) Pay Grade 10 Salary $30,104.16 - $45,156.24 Annually Employment Type JUDICAL BRANCH | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Judicial | Court of Justice

Location 17 Cleveland Avenue
Winchester, KY 40392 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 Clark 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

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