Job Description

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9/23/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604905

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

Pay Grade 10

Salary

$37,354.56 - $49,719.12 Annually

Employment Type

Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Judicial | Court of Justice

Location

700 West Main St

Morehead, KY 40351 USA

Description

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 4, located in Rowan 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Associate's degree in the education field

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: At least 2 years of experience working with high-risk or high-needs population, including individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, or multiple barriers to success.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional relevant work experience will substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office and, or, courtroom setting and requires regular attendance onsite at the designated work location. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Statewide travel is required. Must be able to deal with highly stressed people. Must be able to deal with substance abuse issues and behavioral health needs. Must be able to work inside a detention center on as needed basis. 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 Christina Ware at ChristinaWare@kycourts.net

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D