What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Designated Specialist -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT) position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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3/28/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Court Designated Specialist -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)
Pay Grade
10
Salary
$39,222.24 - $52,205.04 Annually
Employment Type
Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Judicial | Court of Justice
Location
500 Carroll Gibson Blvd
Leitchfield, KY 42754 USA
Leitchfield, KY 42754 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 Department of Family and Juvenile Services has an immediate need for a Court Designated Specialist. This position is in Grayson County. The Court Designated Specialist will perform specialized intake work in cases of youth deemed high needs or unsuccessful in the diversion process; to provide technical support and feedback for CDWS and the judiciary on public and status cases.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
The Department of Family and Juvenile Services has an immediate need for a Court Designated Specialist. This position is in Grayson County. The Court Designated Specialist will perform specialized intake work in cases of youth deemed high needs or unsuccessful in the diversion process; to provide technical support and feedback for CDWS and the judiciary on public and status cases.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Receives public and status offense complaints against juveniles.
- Arranges placements for juveniles taken into custody by law enforcement officers.
- Conducts preliminary inquiry on complaints filed against juveniles.
- Recommends formal processing or informal disposition.
- Formulates and supervises diversion agreements.
- Maintains records.
- Keeps statistical information.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: High School Diploma and three (3) years of job-related experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Job requires general knowledge of the concepts of youth delinquency and the juvenile justice process; interpersonal communication and writing skills; ability to review and evaluate youth case plans analytically and develop plans for improvement, experience in research and coordination of resources for youth; participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Working Conditions
Typically, within an office setting. Statewide travel is required. On-call position that requires days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Judy Larue at JudyLarue@kycourts.net .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $39,222 - $52,205