{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"283ce538b5e89152a9367cee","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/283ce538b5e89152a9367cee","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/283ce538b5e89152a9367cee","title":"Program Coordinator","description":"Advertisement Closes 9/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2605002 Program Coordinator Pay Grade 14 Salary $44,074.08 - $64,816.08 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment.\r\nHiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice Location 8711 LaGrange Road Building D Louisville, KY 40242 USA\r\nDescription The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.\r\nThe Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.\r\nFor more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/\r\nThis is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. 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