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8/18/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604215

Reentry Coordinator

Pay Grade
14

Salary

$56,975.52 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

103 Landmark Drive, Suite 100
Bellevue, KY 41071 USA

Description

At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Reentry is recognized for offering offenders "A
second chance to make a first impression". The mission of Reentry is to make Kentucky safer by reducing
recidivism rates. Who wouldn’t want the chance to work within a program that directly impacts the safety of
the communities we live in?

As corrections professionals it is all of our jobs to assist in the reentry of offenders. Working within the
Department, with community partners, and state agencies to increase community safety and reduce recidivism
rates. The Reentry Coordinator will be heavily involved in the planning, facilitating, and coordination of
prerelease services for the reentry of offenders in to the community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plan and coordinate pre-release services such as home placement, transportation for medical appointments, and
facilitate evidence-based programming for the reentry of offenders in the community.
Monitor and facilitate PORTAL New Directions, Moral Recognition Therapy, and Pre-release programming.
Assist with program and treatment plans as it relates to risk and needs assessment of offenders.
Enhance community involvement with offender population by connecting offenders with providers that will assist
them upon release.
Attend and participate in local reentry councils.
Prepare monthly reports.
Maintain files according to American Correctional Association (ACA) standards.

The ideal candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, planning and organizing
skills, the ability to multitask, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team oriented
environment. This candidate should possess the ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Department
and Division.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Must have two years of professional experience in any operation or program within the field of corrections, law enforcement, probation work, parole work, juvenile justice and/or social work, or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
Graduate study in law enforcement, corrections, behavioral sciences, or a closely related field will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Experience in probation work and/or parole work, corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12- 21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Must be 21 years of age. 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

Works primarily in an office setting. Travel maybe required within the region and to the Department of Corrections Central Office in Frankfort.

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 Jarvis Livingston at Jarvis.Livingston@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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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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