Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Specialist

Job overview

The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Specialist position uses a flexible hybrid work model in Pittsburgh, PA, including remote administrative tasks, and pays $24.52 per hour. Human Services Administration Organization provides service coordination across behavioral health, drug and alcohol services, justice-related programs, and community support. The LEAD program connects people with unmet behavioral health or substance-use needs to community-based care and long-term case management. The specialist serves as a resource, liaison, advocate, and coordinator for assigned individuals. Through person-centered case management, the role helps clients identify goals, access requested supports and treatment, navigate justice systems, and coordinate with providers and community partners.

What you'll do

• Serve as primary contact and advocate
• assess needs and develop and update individualized service plans
• provide face-to-face support at least monthly or as needed
• help clients navigate court, probation or parole, and treatment services
• coordinate with behavioral health providers and community supports
• facilitate interdisciplinary meetings
• advocate for resources and address systemic barriers
• coordinate discharge and post-release services
• maintain case notes, plans, and assessments in electronic health records
• follow HIPAA and confidentiality policies
• participate in audits, quality reviews, and ongoing training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

law enforcement assisted diversion specialist

full-time

hybrid

pittsburgh pa

hsao

lead program

case management

behavioral health

harm reduction

community-based care

criminal justice navigation

$24.52/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mileage and parking reimbursement for fieldwork
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• retirement savings plan.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, nursing, criminal justice, or a related field; two years of case management, behavioral health, or related experience; Act 33, Act 34, and Allegheny County Jail Security Clearance upon hire; and a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with access to an insured personal vehicle.

About the employer

Human Services Administration Organization is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.