Administrative Coordinator (Non-Merit)
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
Requirements
- EDUCATION: NONE
- EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
- Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
- Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Responsibilities
- Under administrative direction, has managerial responsibility for all programs and services; and supervises employees in the daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility.
- Provides day-to-day supervision and management of staff and facility to include, but not limited to treatment, medical, recreation, dietary, education, fiscal, personnel and maintenance.
- Ensures facility Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is maintained.
- Interprets and applies rules and regulations to ensure compliance with program, i.e. American Correctional Association (ACA), departmental policies and procedures, etc.
- Provides for the selection, retention and development of staff.
- Recommends personnel actions, training and disciplinary actions.
- Performs evaluations and approves time and attendance.
- Prepares and submits budget recommendations and needed staffing patterns.
- Attends and conducts meetings.
- On call to respond to facility emergencies.
- May be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
