Administrative Specialist
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
- EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
- EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional, administrative, or business experience.
- Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Responsibilities
- Serves as facility American Correctional Association (ACA) liaison, as well as gathers, coordinates, compiles, and reviews documents for ACA.
- Analyzes ACA documents to determine compliance for Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and helps develop SOPs to ensure compliance with policies.
- Reviews, compiles, and prepares operation records and reports.
- Maintains employee training records and requirements, and coordinates training for staff.
- Responds to verbal inquiries from general public and facility staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
