Commonwealth of Kentucky

Case Navigator -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)(Non-Merit)

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  Benton, AR (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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8/17/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Case Navigator -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)(Non-Merit)

Pay Grade
11

Employment Type

JUDICAL BRANCH | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Judicial | Court of Justice

Location

80 Judicial Drive, Unit 101
Benton, KY 42025 USA

Description

The Case Navigator provides oversight, coordination, delivery of services and supports to defendants diagnosed
with mental illness and or substance use disorder and deemed eligible for participation in the behavioral
health conditional dismissal program. This navigator works collaboratively with local courts, prosecutors,
defense counsel and other community agencies and professionals. Attends court regularly and is responsible for
documentation of case notes and provide prosecutors and defense counsel with updates as required by statute.
Provides oversight of collection of data and ensures compliance with statutory requirement.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS CLASSIFICATION:
  • Responsible for participant intake utilizing an eligibility assessment.
  • Ensure participant completes clinical assessment within statutory framework and assist participant and provider with coordination of assessment will assist participants with locating and connecting to community resources.
  • Assist with collection, maintenance, and reporting of data for behavioral health conditional dismissal program and ensure statutory compliance from providers and prosecutors.
  • Track participants through court process and act as liaison between participant and case manager to ensure compliance with program
  • Document interactions with clients and/or community agencies/professionals.
  • Attend court dockets and provide status of participants’ progress as needed.
  • Maintain regular communication with participants and identify barriers and assist participants with resources to help overcome barriers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
4-Year College Degree in Related Field

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Experience Working with Substance Abuse Treatment Providers and Related Community Resources

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year
basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of the function and jurisdiction of the court.
Knowledge of community/private mental health and substance abuse treatment providers.

Working Conditions

Must be able to deal with highly stressed people.
Extensive travel with overnight requirements.
Must be able to work inside a Detention Center as needed.
Performs job duties in an Office or Facility.
Work is typically performed in an office, studio, and off-site locations
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer and
photography components.
Ability to lift, bend and stoop as needed.
Due to the nature of the job duties and responsibilities, this position is not authorized for virtual work.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact AOC Human Resources Department at AOCHumanResources@kycourts.net

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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