Initial training for this position is expected to take 3 to 4 months. Training will occur Monday-Friday 11am-7pm on-site at Contact's main office and the Onondaga County E-911 center. Differentials: weekdays 11pm-7am +$2/hour; all weekend hours +$5/hour

General Summary:
Are you passionate about helping people in crisis while creating positive change in your community? As a 911 Diversion Specialist, you will be at the forefront of an innovative approach to emergency response, helping connect individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, or other social service needs to the right support at the right time.

Working in partnership with 911 dispatchers, law enforcement, emergency medical services, behavioral health providers, and community organizations, you will assess situations, provide immediate intervention, and coordinate connections to appropriate resources. Your work will help reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, law enforcement involvement,...