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The Pod Group

Diversion Worker

Mississauga, ON, Canada

$54,635 CAD / year · Full-time

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Pay: $54,635 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

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.

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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Responsibilities

Assess youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness and help them find or maintain safe housing alternatives to emergency shelter. Provide counseling, mediation, referrals, group support, coordinated care, and accurate client records and program reports.

Requirements

Requires a university degree or equivalent in a related social services field and at least three years of experience supporting youth, including those experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or substance use. Candidates need relevant mental health, harm reduction, crisis intervention, and evidence-based practice experience, required certifications, a valid Ontario driver’s license and vehicle with specified insurance, and the ability to work rotating shifts.

Skills

Youth Homelessness Support
Housing Diversion
Client-Centered Support
Counseling
Conflict Resolution
Mediation
Mental Health Support
Harm Reduction
Crisis Intervention
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care
Housing First for Youth
Community Partnerships
Case Planning

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Keywords

Youth Homelessness
Shelter Diversion
Safe Housing
Housing First for Youth
Trauma-Informed Care
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Harm Reduction
Crisis Intervention
Mental Health
Substance Use
Counseling
Conflict Resolution
Mediation
Strength-Based Practice
Client-Centered Care
Coordinated Access
Community Referrals
Social and Emotional Skills Groups
Assessment Tools
Care Planning
Housing Technology
Anti-Oppression
Anti-Racism
CPI
UMAB
First Aid
CPR
Vulnerable Sector Police Check

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