Join our team as a Homelessness Prevention Diversion Specialist, where your expertise in crisis intake will help individuals and families avoid homelessness through vital community connections. This role emphasizes providing outstanding service to those at risk of homelessness, assessing needs with tools like SPADAT and VI-SPDAT. You will divert clients from emergency services by facilitating connections to internal and external resources.

Solid interpersonal skills and experience in crisis management are essential in making impactful decisions. Key Responsibilities:
Serve individuals at risk of homelessness with empathy
Assess housing needs through structured tools
Connect clients to community resources and supports
Track service delivery and client records using HIFIS
Support emergency housing admissions when necessary Requirements:
Two-year diploma in a relevant discipline
Minimum two years of social service experience
Additional training in mental health or addictions preferred
Ontario Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle
Robust knowledge of homelessness risk factors Your crisis management and record-keeping skills will directly impact community well-being.

📌 Homelessness Prevention Diversion Specialist Central Ontario
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📍 Central Ontario