Court Designated Specialist -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

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9/27/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Court Designated Specialist -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

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

600 W Cedar St
Louisville, KY 40202 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 in Jefferson County.

To 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:

• Complete the tasks outlined by the Executive Officer.
• Serve a multiple county district within a region and work referrals from Court Designated Workers within approved timelines.
• Participate in case teaming with other specialists, program coordinators, supervisors, counseling agencies and local providers and others, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate high levels of community and family engagement and strength-based skills.
• Be expected to take part in professional development opportunities to be up to date on child welfare. trends and family law collaborations with the courts.
• Receive specialized instruction by departmental trainers (and outside partners, as appropriate) on the following topics: individualizing diversions based on identified needs and strengths.
• Understanding recidivism (identifying criminal thinking errors and factors related to reoffending).
• Establishing graduated sanctions and appropriate responses trauma and trauma informed approaches.
• Principles of successful multi-disciplinary teaming (promoting collaborative efforts).
• Family and youth engagement (such as motivational interviewing).
• Mental health screenings and assessments; referral criteria and how to accommodate the needs of youth with mental health concerns.
• Understanding special education needs and making referrals for testing.
• Working with substance abusing clients and engaging family support systems.
• Case management skills.
• Take part in community outreach efforts related to families and children; participate and be knowledgeable. regarding local community resources, initiatives, and partners.
• On-call rotation is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements