Program Coordinator

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9/18/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Program Coordinator

Pay Grade14

Salary

$4,229.56 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development

Location

1324 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41011 USA

Description

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforcedevelopment, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinetprovides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, unemployment insurance, anddisability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find work, and maintain economic stability.It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor marketneeds and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.

The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation empowers individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, achieveeconomic self-sufficiency and independence, and to contribute back to society. We also help businesses andemployers recruit, retain, and accommodate employees with disabilities.

We are seeking a Program Coordinator to coordinate activities of stakeholders engaged in implementation andadministration of program objectives. Collaborate with program participants and stakeholders on planning,implementing, and monitoring of provision of program services; and perform other duties as required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinates the statewide Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corporation KATLC) Program, assisting consumerswith loan applications, reviewing applications and documentation, coordinating activities, and serving asliaison to lending partners and stakeholders. Supports the Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund byassisting with mini-loan applications and documentation.
• Provides administrative and programmatic support for federally mandated KATLC activities, includingcoordinating quarterly board and committee meetings, supporting strategic planning activities, maintainingrequired documentation, conducting public hearings, and assisting with compliance-related activities.
• Manages statewide Financial Empowerment initiatives by developing and maintaining an assistive technologyresource & funding guide on the KATS Network website, identifying & promoting financial literacy resources,serving as a STABLE Account ambassador, providing outreach & presentations to staff, consumers, families, &service providers, and identifying financial counseling & education resources.
• Identify and develop additional state financing activities for the KATS Network in conjunction with KATSNetwork assistive technology resource centers, including identifying and developing grant proposals,identifying and developing partnerships, and identifying and developing programs that provide assistivetechnology to individuals with disabilities at reduced or no cost.
• Develops and distributes program outreach and educational materials, coordinates exhibits and presentations,communicates program updates to vendors and stakeholders, and promotes awareness of vocational rehabilitationprograms and services statewide.
• Represents the agency at meetings, conferences, trainings, and collaborative activities with governmentalagencies, community organizations, advocacy groups, service providers, and other stakeholders to supportprogram development and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Performs other duties as required.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will berequired to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will berequired to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes andrequirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information whileemployed and after employment ends.

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government withyour Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. ELC will only useE-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or

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 Samanthia Farthing at View email address on click.appcast.io.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D