Administrative Specialist

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • West Liberty, KY

2d • $35,712 - $53,568 • Onsite

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.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

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. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• One year of professional, administrative, or business experience.
• Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Serves as facility American Correctional Association (ACA) liaison; gathers, coordinates, compiles and reviews documents for ACA.
• Analyzes ACA documents to determine compliance for Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Helps develop SOP to ensure compliance with policies.
• Reviews, compiles and prepares operation records and reports.
• Maintains employee training records and requirements.
• Coordinates training for staff.
• Responds to verbal inquiries from general public and facility staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive