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.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice 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.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit:
https://djj.ky.gov/
This 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. This is a demanding position that
requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through
training and mentoring opportunities.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to
other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for
additional information.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Provides technical advice to agency executives in the review and processing of evaluations according to
statutes and regulations.
- Maintains agency's personnel files for assigned areas of
responsibility.
- Provides technical advice to agency executives in the review and processing of Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) reports and transactions
according to statutes and regulations.
- Responsible for maintaining agency's personnel files for assigned areas
of responsibility.
- Provides technical advice to agency executives in the review and processing of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Sick Leave Sharing (SLS), Annual Leave Sharing (ALS), Light Duty
and Medical Status Reports according to statutes and regulations.
- Coordinates with Legal and, or, HR Branch
Manager regarding complex cases.
- Responsible for maintaining agency's personnel files for assigned areas of
responsibility.
- Processes personnel and payroll for assigned areas.
- Processes actions into the department Centralized
Employee System (CES) and KHRIS.
- Coordinates with the Personnel Cabinet as required to submit documentation and
resolve problems and, or, errors.
- Responsible for maintaining agency's personnel files.
- Attends required trainings to maintain knowledge of specialized areas applicable to statutes and
regulations.
- Interprets, enforces and assists in developing policies and procedures for the agency ensuring
compliance with applicable statues and regulations.
- Attends meetings and trainings as required.
- Assists and, or, conducts training.
- Works on special projects
and assignments as directed by supervisor.
- Keeps supervisor apprised of issues regarding assigned areas.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Will have to complete a portion of the Department Academy located in Louisville, KY.
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