Court Designated Worker -Administrative Office of the Courts (Non Merit)

Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 hours per week

About the role

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The Office of Statewide Programs, Department of Family and Juvenile Services has an opening for a Court Designated Worker in Region 4 (Fayette County). This role provides intake, assessment, diversion, referral, and case management services for youth and families involved in Kentucky's juvenile justice system. Working collaboratively with courts, schools, law enforcement, and community partners, the Court Designated Worker assesses complaints, identifies appropriate interventions, connects families with resources, and monitors compliance with diversion agreements. This position promotes early intervention, family engagement, and community-based solutions to improve outcomes for youth while reducing unnecessary court involvement.

Responsibilities

• Process all juvenile intakes, including entering new referrals and generating complaints.
• Conduct interviews and complete risk and needs screening.
• Determine eligibility for diversion and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
• Develop diversion agreements and monitor compliance with program requirements.
• Provide case management services and coordinate referrals to community resources and treatment providers.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation in accordance with statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and other required court documents.
• Communicate and collaborate with courts, schools, law enforcement, service providers, and families.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information regarding juvenile justice processes and available services.
• Participate in on-call coverage.
• Travel within the assigned service area and occasionally statewide to conduct meetings, attend court proceedings, participate in trainings, and support program operations.
• Support early intervention efforts designed to reduce juvenile court involvement and improve outcomes for youth and families.
• Attend required training and maintain knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and best practices.
• Promote positive relationships with youth, families, and community partners while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Associate degree in a job-related field, such as human services, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a related field.

Experience, Training, or Skills: One (1) year of job-related experience, to include working with youth and families, human services, criminal justice, and/or the juvenile justice system.

• Two (2) additional years of job-related work experience may substitute for the associate degree.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office or similar indoor environment.
• Must have a driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Occasionally requires working with family situations involving heightened conflict, instability, and potential volatility.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region and across the Commonwealth of Kentucky to attend meetings, trainings, conferences, court proceedings, and other program-related activities.
• This position is not authorized for virtual work.

Initial probationary period of 6 months.

Pay

Pay Grade 09 | $34,910.64 - $46,466.40 annually

Schedule

37.5 hours per week