Justice Program Administrator

Final date to receive applications: 2/26/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

Job
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Position:
Justice Program Administrator

Pay Grade: 15

Salary: $47,531.28 - $71,298.00 Annually

Employment Type:

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

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Hiring Agency:
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:

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The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

• Plans, develops, recommends, and monitors Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) policy and programs in regards to Medicaid.
• Collects and analyzes data and produces reports for the agency.
• Collects and reviews data on Medicaid programs including the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), the 1115 Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Waiver, and Title IV-E.
• Plans, develops, and evaluates Medicaid in DJJ programs.
• Provides technical assistance to the community, residential staff, and private providers regarding data collection and dissemination of information.
• Conducts trainings on Medicaid programs as needed.
• Develops and interprets DJJ Medicaid policies and standards and other applicable related policies and standards on a statewide basis.
• Conducts research and studies, gathers information, reviews studies, and compiles related statistical data regarding youth.
• Collects and analyzes data related to Medicaid programs.
• Collaborates with the Cabinet of Health of Family Services (CHFS) regarding various Medicaid programs.
• Produces comprehensive reports to DJJ executive staff management, agency, and non-agency representatives.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Four years of professional experience in any operation or program within the field of corrections, juvenile justice, criminal justice, law enforcement, recreation, academic or vocational education, health services or education, dietary or food management, construction project management, social work, or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

Additional experience in corrections, juvenile justice, criminal justice, law enforcement, recreation, academic or vocational education, health services or education, dietary or food management, construction project management, social work, or related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

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

Work is typically performed in an office setting.

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 Stacey Williams sler or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D