Case Manager, Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD)
City of Pittsburgh'sAbout the role
Posting number: 25-LDCM-02
Department: Office of Community Health and Safety
Job classification: Case Manager, Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Community Services, Health Services, Legal, Law Enforcement, Safety, Human Services, Community Development, Customer Service, Health Sciences, Counseling, Community and Social Services
Summary
The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) initiative for the City of Pittsburgh will provide people with substance use disorder and mental and behavioral health challenges with person-centered social services and intense case management focused on harm reduction and compassion in lieu of criminalization. These individuals will be engaged in supportive services with the goal of reducing legal recidivism and improving quality of life. This position is critical to the LEAD program by providing engagement and intensive case management services to individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, mental/behavioral challenges, in active drug use, and suspected of low-level drug offenses, non-violent crimes, and/or prostitution. The Case Manager will provide direct outreach, long-term engagement, and supportive services for participants through intensive case-management activities and collaboration with LEAD partners, service providers, housing providers, and other community organizations.This position is grant-funded for one (1) year. Future years of funding are contingent on grant availability and other funding sources.
Department: Public Safety, Office of Community Health & Safety
Salary: $62,670 per year.
Posting Type: Announcement
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification: Exempt
Examples of duties
General Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
- Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
- Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.
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- A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.
NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.
Qualifying Requirements:
Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status.
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