Program Project Coordinator -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)(Non-Merit)

Pay Grade 10 • Salary $37,354.56 - $49,719.12 Annually • 37.5 hours per week

Location: 400 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY 42001, USA

About the role

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court system employs nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks. The Office of Statewide Programs, Department of Specialty Courts has an opening for a Program Project Coordinator, Region 1, located in McCracken County.

The Program Project Coordinator oversees the daily operations of the Specialty Court program, ensuring compliance with program requirements, policies, and procedures. This position provides case management and community supervision to participants and collaborates with judges, court staff, attorneys, treatment providers, and community partners to support participant success. The Program Project Coordinator manages program documentation, case files, data reporting, and grant audits. Additionally, the position serves as a liaison among stakeholders, prepares reports, and evaluates program activities to promote efficient operations and achievement of program goals. This position is responsible for timely, accurate reporting to the court and court administrative duties on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Specialty Court participants, conducting screenings, intakes, orientations, individualized case planning, and ongoing case management.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with community agencies to secure participant access to 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.
• Some overnight travel is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in the education field.
• At least 2 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.
• Substitute additional relevant work experience for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Statewide travel is required.
• Must be able to deal with highly stressed people, substance abuse issues, and behavioral health needs.
• Must be able to work inside a detention center on an as-needed basis.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office and/or courtroom setting and requires regular attendance onsite at the designated work location.
• This position is not authorized for virtual work.

Pay

$37,354.56 - $49,719.12 Annually

Schedule

37.5 hours per week