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

Final date to receive applications

8/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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

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$37,354.56 - $49,719.12 Annually

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

Judicial | Court of Justice

114 E Dixie Hwy, Suite 200
Elizabethtown, KY 42701 USA

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 Department of Specialty Courts has an opening for a Program Project Coordinator, this position is locatedin Hardin 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, treatmentproviders, and community partners to support participant success. The Program Project Coordinator managesprogram documentation, case files, data reporting, and grant audits. Additionally, the position serves as aliaison 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 andcourt administrative duties on an as-needed basis.

• 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 filesmeet program and compliance standards.
• Some overnight travel is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

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, includingindividuals 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 ayear-for-year basis.

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

Work is primarily performed in an office and/or courtroom setting and requires regular attendance onsite atthe 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 Chamie Markey at

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D