Program Coordinator

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9/25/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID 2604880 Title Program Coordinator Pay Grade 14 Salary $44,074.08 - $64,816.08 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice Location 495 Forest Hills Drive Morehead, KY 40351 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor 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, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information. Responsibilities Coordinates activities within the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities in the implementationand administration of the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)accreditation process. Collaborates with program participants on planning, implementing, and monitoring of provision of eachprogram services. Coordinates the ACA accreditation process and is responsible for providing the required documentation for 422ACA standards, of which 31 are mandatory to maintain accreditation. Oversees, plans, coordinates, and reviews work of staff involved in the accreditation process. Monitors facility programs ensuring facility and DJJ policies and procedures are within ACA compliance and recommendchanges as necessary. Coordinates and prepares for other audits within the facility to include the PREA. Monitors and facilitates compliance with 185 standards, 43 of which are mandatory. Oversees facility programs to ensure they are meeting standards and recommend and make changes asnecessary. Provides professional support to the Department of Juvenile Justice in regards to maintaining records. Reviews, maintains, and archives facility files in accordance with applicable retention schedule. Collects and analyzes data related to the programs, as well as collaborates with facility managers and administrativestaff to obtain all required documents per policy. Assists in developing, facilitating, and conducting initial and annual training with staff toensure all ACA and PREA standards are oriented to mandatory policies and procedures and have completed mandatorytraining prior to working with DJJ youth. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional experience in management or administration. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Administrative or business experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required. 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 John Giillum at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Kentucky