Administrative Coordinator (Non-Merit)

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7/9/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Administrative Coordinator (Non-Merit)

Salary

$82,270.80 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

 

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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 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.

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.

This position will be stationed at Morehead Youth Development Center at 495 Forest Hills Dr. Morehead, KY 40351.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Morehead Youth Development Center is a female juvenile facility.
• Under administrative direction, has managerial responsibility for all programs and services; and supervises employees in the daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility.
• Provides day-to-day supervision and management of staff/facility to include, but not limited to treatment, medical, recreation, dietary, education, fiscal, personnel and maintenance.
• Ensures facility Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is maintained. Interprets and applies rules and regulations to ensure compliance with program, i.e. American Correctional Association (ACA), departmental policies/procedures, etc.
• Provides for the selection, retention and development of staff. Recommends personnel actions, training and disciplinary actions. Performs evaluations and approves time/attendance.
• Prepares and submits budget recommendations and needed staffing patterns.
• Attends/conducts meetings. On call to respond to facility emergencies.
• May be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Dena Burton at denag.burton@ky.gov or 270-805-7489.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D