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

About the role

The Office of Statewide Programs will have an opening for a Court Designated Worker, located in Region 3, Russell County.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing 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.

Minimum 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.
• Special Requirements: None.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office or similar indoor environment.
• Must have 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.