Specialty Courts Programs Lead

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Administrative Office of the Courts, invites applications for a Specialty Courts Program Coordinator in Hardin County. The role oversees daily operations of the Specialty Court program, provides case management and coordinates with judges, treatment providers and community partners to promote participant success.

The position requires an associate degree and experience with high-risk populations; it also entails data reporting, grant support, and occasional overnight

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or closely related field.
• At least two (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 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.

Skills

high-risk populations experience

case management

data entry accuracy

Education

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

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Administrative Office of the Courts, invites applications for a Specialty Courts Program Coordinator in Hardin County. The role oversees daily operations of the Specialty Court program, provides case management and coordinates with judges, treatment providers and community partners to promote participant success.

The position requires an associate degree and experience with high-risk populations; it also entails data reporting, grant support, and occasional overnight