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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
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.
This position will be stationed at Morehead Youth Development Center at 495 Forest Hills Dr. Morehead, KY40351.
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; andsupervises 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 totreatment, medical, recreation, dietary, education, fiscal, personnel and maintenance.
- Ensures facility Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is maintained. Interprets and applies rules andregulations to ensure compliance with program, i.e. American Correctional Association (ACA), departmentalpolicies/procedures, etc.
- Provides for the selection, retention and development of staff. Recommends personnel actions, trainingand 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
EDUCATION:NONE
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Dena Burton at
[email protected] or 270-805-7489.
