Court Designated Specialist

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11/27/2025 (7:00 PM EST)

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

Pay Grade

10

Salary

$39, $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

155 E Main St 4th Floor

Lexington, KY 40507 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.

We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, health insurance and a retirement plan. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we're committed to fair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We also promote a healthy work to life balance.

The Department of Family and Juvenile Services has an immediate need for a Court Designated Specialist in Fayette County.

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 so as 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

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Assoc with 2 years job related experience or HS diploma with 4 years' experience as a court designated worker.

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 office setting. Statewide travel is required.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sandra Humphries at

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D