Posted 22 days ago
Diversion Worker
@ The Pod Group
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
The Pod Group is recruiting a Diversion Worker for a community-based shelter and outreach organization in Peel Region serving homeless youth. The role provides diversion support to prevent youth homelessness, including assessment, counselling, referrals and program reporting. Full-time, 40 hours per week on a rotating day and evening schedule, at $54,635 annually, unionized.
Pay:
$54,635 a year
Responsibilities:
- Assess and support youth at risk of homelessness
- Provide counselling, conflict resolution and mediation
- Coordinate referrals with community partners
- Facilitate youth social and emotional skills groups
- Maintain client records and funding reports
Requirements summary:
- University degree or equivalent in social services
- 3+ years supporting youth experiencing homelessness
- Experience in mental health, harm reduction and crisis intervention
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and vehicle with $2,000,000 liability insurance
- CPI/UMAB and First Aid/CPR certifications
- Satisfactory vulnerable sector police check
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social services |
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The Pod Group
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Partners in Strategic Planning, Human Resources & Recruitment. The Pod Group is a creative consulting firm providing customized and innovative human resource solutions to support our client’s growth, organizational goals and overall quality management. We balance strategy with human capital to support organizations in making better use of their resources while focusing on building the competencies required to promote people-centric organizations. The Pod Group supports small to medium sized organizations and has had great success in serving organizations across a number of sectors across Canada and the United States including community and social services, community health care, non-profits as well as design, engineering, manufacturing and sales for companies in the retail environments sector. Our team is built with truly creative and passionate people experts that are focused on practical solutions to bring long-term and sustainable success. We promote a unique approach, incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission and vision. How We Help: * Strategic and Operational Planning * Organization Development and Reviews * Customized Leadership Training * Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining * Mergers and Acquisitions * HR Audits and Policy Review * Health and Safety Policy Review * Communications Training * Change Management Workshops * Specialized Retained Recruitment * HR Strategy Development * Employee Engagement Strategies * Compensation Analysis and Reviews * Executive and Leadership Coaching * 360 Performance Management * Accreditation Planning and Support * Engagement Focus Groups * Engagement and Cultural Surveys * Benchmarking and Environment Scanning * Capacity Planning and Assessments For more information, please visit our website: www.podgroup.ca or email us at: [email protected].
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,707
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10
- Reported office locations
- 120 Newkirk Rd, Suite 25, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 9S7, CA
- Other recorded names
- The Pod Group
- Specialties
- Organizational Reviews & Development
- Leadership Development
- 360 Performance Management & Coaching
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Engagement
- Strategic Recruitment
- Labour Relations
- HR Planning
- Health and Safety
- Employment Law
- Human Rights Law
- Human Resources Consulting
- HR Audit & Policy Review
- and Collective Bargaining
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Partners in Strategic Planning, Human Resources & Recruitment. The Pod Group is a creative consulting firm providing customized and innovative human resource solutions to support our client’s growth, organizational goals and overall quality management. We balance strategy with human capital to support organizations in making better use of their resources while focusing on building the competencies required to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Human Resources Services |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond Hill, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Organizational Reviews & DevelopmentLeadership Development360 Performance Management & CoachingStrategic PlanningEmployee EngagementStrategic RecruitmentLabour RelationsHR PlanningHealth and SafetyEmployment Law |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 31 |
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COMPASSIONATE ● STRATEGIC ● DETAIL-ORIENTED ● RESOURCEFUL ● CLIENT-CENTRED
OVERVIEW
A growing, community-based organization that provides shelter and outreach support for homeless youth in Peel Region. They are a leading organization recognized in the community for its commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.
Are you passionate about supporting youth homelessness?
The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a resourceful, compassionate, and hands-on individual to fulfill the role of a Diversion Worker.
WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS 🔍
The Diversion Worker provides diversion support for youth who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness to secure safe housing alternatives to emergency shelter that is appropriate to their circumstances including acquiring or to maintain existing housing. The Day/Evening position will be 40 hours per week, based on a 5 day rotation between day and evening shifts. The day shift is from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. and the evening shift is from 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 🎯
- Meet with youth entering the shelter to assess and explore safe alternative living arrangements through solution focused support and diversion services.
- Work within a system of care approach to assess diversion or entry to the shelter, and provide coordinated access to the shelter system if appropriate.
- Apply client-centered approach when working with youth to achieve positive outcomes and empower them through strength-based practices.
- Provide counseling, conflict resolution and mediation to youth, their ‘families’ and/or landlords to prevent homelessness.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners and support youth with referrals to appropriate professional services.
- Assist in creating practices and protocols that promote positive shelter diversion outcomes.
- Participate in client care reviews and team meetings to ensure effective delivery of support services and continuity of care.
- Facilitate and/or support social and emotional skills groups for youth.
- Collaborate with other agencies that work in the areas of youth homelessness.
- Utilize assessment tools to provide accurate care planning, outcomes and client centered goal development.
- Compiles statistical information and prepares monthly reports as required for program evaluation and development.
- Maintain accurate records, including Housing Technology, and entering client data for monthly, quarterly and annual funding reports.
- Actively network within the community to promote the program and services by conducting presentations, attending information sessions and sitting on committees.
Requirements
WHAT YOU WILL BRING 🎓
- University degree or equivalent in related social services field.
- 3+ years experience within the social service sector supporting youth experiencing homelessness, mental illness and substance use in obtaining housing, employment, educational and community opportunities.
- Experience in mental health, harm reduction and crisis intervention.
- Experience supporting youth through evidence-based practices and frameworks (Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, Harm Reduction).
- Cultural competency sensitivity and commitment to working through an anti-oppressive, anti-racism framework.
- Knowledge of housing first for youth, trauma informed care, and counselling.
- Knowledge of resources within the Region of Peel, specifically for youth.
- Ability to work rotating shifts including some weekends and holidays.
- A valid Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage are mandatory
- Valid CPI/ UMAB and First Aid/ CPR certifications.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check that meets the standards of Our Place Peel.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EDIB
The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.
OUR PARTNERSHIP - THE POD GROUP
The Pod Group (PG) connects candidates with amazing career opportunities in Ontario! We collaborate extensively with not-for-profit and community-based organizations, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care.
We promote a unique candidate experience that integrates equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our engagement with candidates. Our recruitment strategy focuses on learning more about your career goals and aligning your passion with mission-driven work.
We thank you for your interest in applying!
Job Type: Full-Time, unionized role
Unionized Salary: $54,635 CAD Annually
Vacancy: Current Opening
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