Commonwealth of Kentucky

Alternative Sentencing Worker I

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $39k - $59k/yr  •  Louisville, KY (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

 

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8/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Alternative Sentencing Worker I

Pay Grade
13

Salary

$39,284.88 - $58,927.20 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

701 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202 USA

Description

Alternative sentencing helps the community, as well as the client. Throughout the state, the criminal justice
system is overloaded with drug-related cases. Taxpayers pay millions of dollars to incarcerate offenders for
drug crimes. Putting nonviolent offenders in jail costs the community money without providing a long-term
solution to the problem of addiction.

The Department of Public Advocacy represents indigent clients appointed by the court in criminal cases. If you
have a strong desire to help others overcome substance abuse and mental health issues, help those less
fortunate, reunite families, and help individuals become productive members of their community, then the
Alternative Sentencing Worker (ASW) position is the job for you.

If you have a degree or relevant work experience in social work, psychology, sociology, or drug counseling and
are interested in helping adults and juveniles with mental health or substance use disorders then you may be
qualified for the Alternative Sentencing Worker Position.

You will work as a member of the defense team in the Louisville Trial Office to assist clients charged with
criminal offenses related to substance abuse or mental health. You will conduct assessments to determine the
client’s specific needs and then prepare an alternative sentence. The alternative sentence typically involves
a treatment component. This could be inpatient, outpatient, short or long-term mental health or substance
abuse treatment.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to
other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for
additional information.

The ASW is a valued member of Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) trial offices. A candidate for this position
should be able to:
  • Multitask and Prioritize.
  • Have strong organization skills
  • Possess the ability to work on a team in addition to the ability to communicate well both verbally and
    through written documents and reports.
  • Possess the ability to work alone and be self-motivated.
    As an Alternative Sentencing Worker with the Department of Public Advocacy, you will listen to the clients,
    explore options, and never stop fighting for the client. You will be an advocate for your client.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, family studies, counseling or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
A bachelor's degree supplemented by one year of professional social work, substance use disorder, or mental health experience will substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office setting and in the field. Frequent travel is required to complete field activity.

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 Jennifer Skaggs at jennifer.skaggs@ky.gov or 833-385-6050.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
Website
kentucky.gov
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