Diversion Coordinator

Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) is an accredited, not-for-profit charitable organization, supporting children, youth and families with mental health and/or youth justice issues. AYSP’s team of professionals bring a wide range of knowledge and professional experience from diverse backgrounds to our workplace. Our teams have a strong collaborative work ethic and we are committed to ongoing professional development. AYSP provides a client-centered, strength-based approach to engage in a manner which is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental and respectful.

Working together with our service partners, using a multi-systems perspective, AYSP provides services that are evidence-based and evidence-informed.

We are currently seeking a Coordinator to join our Diversion team. The Diversion program is intended to divert young people pre-charge (EJM) and post-charge (EJS) away from formal criminal proceedings and into a program of rehabilitation.

Job Type:  Permanent Full-time (one vacancy)

Location:

Hybrid - Head Office in Peel Region

Union Affiliation:  OPSEU Local 592

Hours of Work:  35 hours a week (Days & Evenings)

Responsibilities

Provide community-based services mandated by the Youth Criminal Justice Act as an alternate to custody for young people in contact with Youth Court and police

Respond to referrals from Crown Attorney’s office for Extra Judicial Sanctions (EJS) and Peel Regional Police for Extra Judicial Measures (EJM)

Meet with youth and their parents/caregivers in person and/or virtually

Develop new and innovative program sanctions/measures to address the changing needs of the program and clients

Facilitate group and individual programming, as required

Establish and maintain professional alliances with collateral agencies/organizations

Maintain professional documentation, in the form of intake, service plans, discharge summaries and/or case summaries and statistical information

Provide training to volunteers who support client and program needs

Work flexible hours related to the needs of the clients, evening work will be required

Qualifications And Experience

Undergraduate Degree or Community College diploma in a social science or related field

Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and CYFSA, Provincial Offences Act and the Extra Judicial Sanctions/Extra Judicial Measures Model

Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working with youth. Experience working in the Youth Justice sector will be considered an asset

Salary Range
$49,409 - $58,772

Why Join our Team?

Flexible work schedule

3 weeks accrued paid vacation, 3 personal days, and 2 bonus days per year

Excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and MyHSA – Health and Wellness Spending Account

Registered Retirement Savings plan

Comprehensive Clinical Supervision provided

Professional development opportunities within the agency

Employer-paid staff training and development

AYSP is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all cultures, abilities and sexual & gender identities. Applicants must be willing to demonstrate and adhere to a commitment to Anti-Oppressive and Anti-Racist principles, with the expectation that the framework be reflected in day to day work. AYSP will make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants with disabilities to participate in the interview process upon request.

For more information, please contact us at  .

We thank all candidates for applying, however, only candidates being considered will be contacted.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in the candidate assessment or selection process.

This position will be posted until September 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

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