What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Project Coordinator -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Description
The Kentucky Judicial Branch offers exciting career opportunities with the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort and the state courts that operate in all 120 counties. We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, health insurance and a retirement plan. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we're committed to fair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We also promote a healthy work/life balance.
The Department of Specialty Courts oversees the Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court programs. Collectively referred to as Specialty Courts, these programs are similarly structured and supervised and have the same goal – to give participants the opportunity to overcome substance use disorder and make a positive change in their lives.
The Administrative Office of the Courts, Department of Specialty Courts, has an immediate opening for a Program Project Coordinator position with work station being Nelson County but the position will cover Nelson, Hart and LaRue Counties.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB: Responsible for providing coordination and support to local specialty court program and ensuring participants are complying with program requirements. Liaison between specialty court and the community.
Examples Of Duties Or Responsibilities Of This Classification
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Case Management
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Associates Degree with two years job related experience or High School Diploma with 4 years job related experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Working knowledge of substance use disorder treatment.
Working Conditions
Skills to deal with highly stressed, high risk and high needs individuals. Skills to deal with substance use disorder behaviors and crisis management. Must be able to conduct direct observation of urine drug screening on same sex individuals as needed. Must be able to work inside a detention center as needed.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Elizabeth Nichols at elizabethnichols@kycourts.net
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
The Kentucky Judicial Branch offers exciting career opportunities with the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort and the state courts that operate in all 120 counties. We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, health insurance and a retirement plan. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we're committed to fair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We also promote a healthy work/life balance.
The Department of Specialty Courts oversees the Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court programs. Collectively referred to as Specialty Courts, these programs are similarly structured and supervised and have the same goal – to give participants the opportunity to overcome substance use disorder and make a positive change in their lives.
The Administrative Office of the Courts, Department of Specialty Courts, has an immediate opening for a Program Project Coordinator position with work station being Nelson County but the position will cover Nelson, Hart and LaRue Counties.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB: Responsible for providing coordination and support to local specialty court program and ensuring participants are complying with program requirements. Liaison between specialty court and the community.
Examples Of Duties Or Responsibilities Of This Classification
- Acts as liaison to promote the specialty court program in the local community.
- Works with community agencies to provide resources such as financial assistance, alternative housing, medical screening, educational and vocational rehabilitation, and substance use treatment.
- Enters data in a management information computer application.
- Responsible for maintaining and reporting program data as required, including grant management if applicable to program.
- Will be responsible for participant intake utilizing an eligibility assessment and other information.
- Will carry a participant caseload and provide direct case management.
- Responsible for obtaining treatment sign-in sheets, treatment plans, checking treatment invoices and communicating treatment facility concerns.
- Some statewide and/or overnight travel required.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Case Management
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Associates Degree with two years job related experience or High School Diploma with 4 years job related experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Working knowledge of substance use disorder treatment.
Working Conditions
Skills to deal with highly stressed, high risk and high needs individuals. Skills to deal with substance use disorder behaviors and crisis management. Must be able to conduct direct observation of urine drug screening on same sex individuals as needed. Must be able to work inside a detention center as needed.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Elizabeth Nichols at elizabethnichols@kycourts.net
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $36,266 - $48,271
