Job Description

Position Summary

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The Pre-Arraignment Diversion Coordinator is responsible for assessing individuals entering the jail to determine their incarceration needs and identify programming and resources that would be effective in lieu of incarceration. The incumbent provides the arraignment Judge with a recommendation for jail diversion alternatives. The Pre-Arraignment Diversion Coordinator reports to the Residential Placement Manager and collaborates with the Office of the Public Defender, Department of Human Services, Pretrial Services, Probation, Pittsburgh Municipal Court Judges, and staff. The Bureau of Corrections serves clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.



Overview:
Duties:

  • Assesses new detainees entering the jail to determine risk factors and special needs that impact incarceration.
  • Identifies individual needs related to physical health, mental health, behavioral health, substance use...

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