Specialty Courts Coordinator: Court Operations & Partnerships

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

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the Courts, part of the Judicial Branch in Kentucky, seeks a Specialty Courts Program Coordinator for McCracken County. You will oversee daily operations of the Specialty Court program, ensuring compliance, providing case management, and coordinating with judges, staff, and partners.

Responsibilities include data collection, reporting, grant support, and maintaining program documentation; some travel is required. Not authorized for virtual work.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required with relevant field.
• At least two years of experience with high-risk or high-needs populations.
• Substitute education or experience may substitute per policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high caseload of Specialty Court participants, including screenings, intakes, orientations and ongoing case management.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with community agencies to secure access to treatment, housing, education, and resources.
• Serve as a liaison among judges, attorneys, court staff, treatment providers and community partners to coordinate services.
• Enter and maintain accurate data in the case management system, ensuring compliance and reporting standards.

Skills

Case management

Interagency collaboration

Partnership development

Data reporting

Education

Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or closely related field

Job description

The Administrative Office of the Courts, part of the Judicial Branch in Kentucky, seeks a Specialty Courts Program Coordinator for McCracken County. You will oversee daily operations of the Specialty Court program, ensuring compliance, providing case management, and coordinating with judges, staff, and partners.

Responsibilities include data collection, reporting, grant support, and maintaining program documentation; some travel is required. Not authorized for virtual work.