Program Coordinator

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Mayfield, KY

12h•$44,074 - $66,111•Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Program Coordinator to support its mission of serving youth in appropriate placements and helping them develop skills for successful re-entry into their communities. This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform duties to the best of their ability, act responsibly, demonstrate leadership, and treat staff, youth, and others with respect. The role requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities. The Program Coordinator coordinates the implementation and administration of American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requirements within Department of Juvenile Justice facilities. The position coordinates accreditation and audit readiness, oversees related staff and facility programs, supports records management, analyzes program data, and helps ensure staff complete required orientation and training. Duties primarily take place in an office setting, and minimal travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a college or university, or qualifying experience substituted year for year.
Three years of professional experience in management or administration, or qualifying education substituted for experience.
A master's degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
Administrative or business experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.
No special age, licensure, or regulatory requirements are specified.

Responsibilities

Coordinate facility activities related to implementation and administration of the ACA and PREA accreditation processes.
Collaborate with program participants on planning, implementing, and monitoring program services.
Coordinate the ACA accreditation process and provide documentation required for 422 ACA standards, including 31 mandatory standards.
Oversee, plan, coordinate, and review the work of staff involved in the accreditation process.
Monitor facility programs and policies for ACA compliance and recommend or make changes as necessary.
Coordinate facility readiness for other audits, including PREA audits.
Monitor and facilitate compliance with 185 PREA standards, including 43 mandatory standards.
Oversee facility programs to ensure they meet standards and recommend or make changes as necessary.
Maintain professional support for DJJ records; review, maintain, and archive facility files according to applicable retention schedules.
Collect and analyze program data and collaborate with Facility Managers and administrative staff to obtain required documents in accordance with policy.
Assist in developing, facilitating, and conducting initial and annual staff training to ensure staff are oriented to mandatory ACA and PREA policies and procedures and complete required training before working with DJJ youth.
Perform other duties as assigned.