Program Coordinator

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11/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Pay Grade14

Salary

$44,074.08 - $66,110.88 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

3179 State Route 45 South

Mayfield, KY 42066 USA

Description

• The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the
• Commonwealth. 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: https://djj.ky.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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Coordinates activities within the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities in the implementation
• and 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 each
• program services.
• Coordinates the ACA accreditation process. Responsible for providing the required documentation for 422
• ACA 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/DJJ policies & procedures are within ACA compliance & recommend/make
• changes as necessary.
• Responsible for the coordination and readiness for other audits within the facility to include the
• PREA.
• Monitor/facilitate compliance with 185 standards, 43 of which are mandatory.
• Oversees facility programs to ensure they are meeting standards and recommend and make changes as
• necessary.
• 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 analyze data related to the programs, collaborate with Facility Managers and
• administrative
• staff to obtain all required documents per policy.
• Assist in developing, facilitating and conducting initial and annual training with staff to
• ensure all ACA and PREA standards are oriented to mandatory policies, procedures and have completed mandatory
• training prior to working with DJJ youth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to
• other 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 for
• additional information.

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 Gillum at [email protected] or 606-207-4764.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D