A Project Coordinator coordinates project team work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point, and assists the project manager. Coordinates project team activities and communication. Organizes meetings and tracks project budgets and schedules. Organizes contracts, files and reports. May coordinate projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
Advertisement Closes 8/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2603983 Program Project Coordinator -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)(Non-Merit) Pay Grade 10 Salary $37,354.56 - $49,719.12 Annually Employment Type
JUDICAL BRANCH
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
| 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Judicial | Court of Justice Location 400 Park Avenue Paducah
KY 42001 USA
Description The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court system employs nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks. The Office of Statewide Programs, Department of Specialty Courts has an opening for a Program Project Coordinator, Region 1, located in McCracken County. The Program Project Coordinator oversees the daily operations of the Specialty Court program, ensuring compliance with program requirements, policies, and procedures. This position provides case management and community supervision to participants and collaborates with judges, court staff, attorneys, treatment providers, and community partners to support participant success. The Program Project Coordinator manages program documentation, case files, data reporting, and grant audits. Additionally, the position serves as a liaison among stakeholders, prepares reports, and evaluates program activities to promote efficient operations and achievement of program goals. This position is responsible for timely, accurate reporting to the court and court administrative duties on an as-needed basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage a caseload of Specialty Court participants, conducting screenings, intakes, orientations, individualized case planning, and ongoing case management. Establish and maintain partnerships with community agencies to secure participant access to treatment, housing, education, vocational training, and other resources. Serve as a liaison among judges, attorneys, court staff, treatment providers, and community partners to coordinate services and support participant success. Enter and maintain accurate data in the case management system, ensuring documentation, reports, and files meet program and compliance standards. Some overnight travel is required. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
Associate's degree in the education field
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS
At least 2 years of experience working with high-risk or high-needs population, including individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, or multiple barriers to success. Substitute
EDUCATION
for
EXPERIENCE
Substitute
EXPERIENCE
for
EDUCATION
Additional relevant work experience will substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Work is primarily performed in an office and/or courtroom setting and requires regular attendance onsite at the designated work location. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Statewide travel is required. Must be able to deal with highly stressed people. Must be able to deal with substance abuse issues and behavioral health needs. Must be able to work inside a detention center on as needed basis. Due to the nature of the job duties and responsibilities, this position is not authorized for virtual work. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Crystal Poloski at crystalpoloski@kycourts.net. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
