What are the responsibilities and job description for the Justice Program Administrator (Part-Time) position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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4/24/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-02456
Justice Program Administrator (Part-Time)
Pay Grade
15
Salary
$23.66 - $35.49 Hourly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice
Location
1025 Capital Center Drive
3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
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 (DJJ) 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.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) 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.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plans, develops, recommends, and administers the Juvenile Justice Executive Leadership Program (JJELP) within the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
- Plans, develops and implements the Juvenile Justice Executive Leadership Program (JJELP) within DJJ. Designs, develops and assists with the delivery of the JJELP training. Develops policies and procedures for the JJELP Program. Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports associated with assigned duties.
- Serves as lead contact with Kentucky Council on Crime and Delinquency (KCCD). Represents the department in meetings pertaining to this organization. Plans and facilitates an exceptional relationship.
- Reviews and analyzes answers and concerns provided by climate surveys to assess employee attitudes, perceptions and experiences within the workplace. Provides executive staff with an audit of all responses and recommendations received.
- Coordinates the DJJ annual KCCD awards ceremony, to include coordinating the departmental awards nominating process, designing and ordering the awards to include coordination of the awards recognition process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of professional experience in any operation or program within the field of corrections, juvenile justice, criminal justice, law enforcement, recreation, academic or vocational education, health services or education, dietary or food management, construction project management, social work, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in corrections, juvenile justice, criminal justice, law enforcement, recreation, academic or vocational education, health services or education, dietary or food management, construction project management, social work, or related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amanda Krahenbuhl at AmandaS.Krahenbuhl@ky.gov or 606-261-4306.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $24 - $35
