Justice Program Administrator

Justice Program Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky – Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Final date to receive applications: January 18, 2026 |
Position # 26-00181 |
Pay Grade 15 |
Salary: $47,531.28 – $71,298.00 annually

Employment Type: Full time | 37.5 hours/week | Eligible for overtime pay (18A)

Location: 3179 State Route 45 South, Mayfield, KY 40266, 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 Department serves 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.

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• Plan, develop, recommend, and administer a major program area—juvenile re‑entry programming on a statewide basis.
• Develop policies and procedures regarding juvenile re‑entry, collaborate with agency and stakeholders, and collect and analyze data to produce reports.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies related to juvenile re‑entry, create individual youth case plans, and conduct screenings to identify youth needs.
• Prepare and recommend approval of departmental documentation and program forms in collaboration with agency stakeholders and work groups.
• Attend youth multi‑disciplinary team meetings, conduct program monitoring, and provide continued case support to youth and families in conjunction with aftercare services.
• Provide technical assistance statewide regarding data collection and dissemination; conduct policy research analysis and compile relevant data on youth and programming.
• Report on the impact of legislative, financial, and policy changes for programming to DJJ Executive Staff as needed.
• Complete and/or participate in special projects for division director and managers as needed; attend work groups, committees, training, and meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience, Training, or
  
  Skills:
  
  Four years of professional experience in any operation or program within corrections, juvenile justice, criminal justice, law enforcement, recreation, academic or vocational education, health services, construction project management, social work, or a related field.
• Substitute Education for
  
  Experience:
  
  A master’s degree substitutes for one year of the required experience.
• Substitute Experience for
  
  Education:
  
  Additional experience in related fields substitutes for education on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Special Requirements: None.

Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office setting.

Probationary Period: Initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

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