Specialty Courts Program Coord -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
About The Position
The Administrative Office of the Courts’ Office of Statewide Programs, Department of Specialty Courts, is hiring a Specialty Courts Program Coordinator in McCracken County. The coordinator oversees daily Specialty Court operations and ensures compliance with program requirements, policies, and procedures. The role provides case management and community supervision to participants and collaborates with judges, court staff, attorneys, treatment providers, and community partners to promote participant success and program effectiveness. The coordinator maintains accurate case files and program documentation, collects data and prepares reports, supports grant requirements and audits, and serves as a liaison among program stakeholders. The position evaluates program activities and outcomes, identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency and achievement of program goals, and performs court administrative duties and other tasks as needed. Some overnight travel and statewide travel are required. The role is based onsite and is not authorized for virtual work.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or a closely related field.
- At least two years of experience working with high-risk or high-needs populations, including individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, or multiple barriers to success.
- Additional related education or work experience may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to deal with highly stressed people and with substance abuse issues and behavioral health needs.
- Must be able to work inside a detention center on an as-needed basis.
- Regular onsite attendance at the designated work location is required; virtual work is not authorized.
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 help participants access 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.
- Support grant requirements and audits, and prepare timely and accurate reports for the court.
- Evaluate program activities and outcomes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and achievement of program goals.
- Perform court administrative duties and other responsibilities as needed to support effective Specialty Court Program operations.
- May assist other Specialty Court programs and departmental initiatives based on organizational needs and operational priorities.
- Perform statewide travel, including some overnight travel.
Benefits
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Healthy work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
