Specialty Courts Program Coordinator: Impact & Partnerships

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hardin (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Judicial | Court of Justice in Hardin County is seeking a Specialty Courts Program Coordinator to oversee daily operations, ensure compliance, and provide casemanagement for participants. The role collaborates with judges, attorneys, providers, and partners to promote success.

The position handles data entry, reporting, grant support, and program evaluation, with occasional overnight travel and court duties.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required in a related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience working with high-risk or high-needs population.
• Additional related education or work experience will substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high caseload of Specialty Court participants, conducting screenings, intakes, orientations, individualized case planning, and ongoing targeted 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.
• May assist other Specialty Court programs and departmental initiatives based on organizational needs and operational priorities.
• Some overnight travel is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

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

Job description

Judicial | Court of Justice in Hardin County is seeking a Specialty Courts Program Coordinator to oversee daily operations, ensure compliance, and provide casemanagement for participants. The role collaborates with judges, attorneys, providers, and partners to promote success.

The position handles data entry, reporting, grant support, and program evaluation, with occasional overnight travel and court duties.