case manager

youth specialist

program director

residential assistant

care coordinator

Diaspora Community Services

The only saving grace about this company, when I worked there, were the people. For the most part, everyone is friendly and it’s not really the worse place to work in that regard. 

But concerning pay and advancement, it’s a doozy. Don’t come there thinking you’re going to make a million dollars because you’re not. Diaspora is typical of all these nonprofits in that they just have no money which means you won’t make much. Meanwhile, they want you to have an advanced degree. Years ago, they were supposed to merge with a company and I personally think the company just didn’t want them because of the bad shape they are in financially. Because the pay is generally low, the turnover is high.

If you want to advance, forget about it. There’s just nowhere to go and it’s really bad now because they just keep laying people off every 5 minutes. Use the company as it was designed: a stepping stone to bigger and better things. 

Finally, if you’re an extremely organized person, this may not be the place for you. Diaspora is very disorganized and this is reflective of the management. I personally think that all they care about is that the check clears from the government, that’s it. Once the check clears, they don’t care about the service they provide to the people. Diaspora tends to hire younger, unexperienced people because they come in for less. Problem is, they are inexperienced which leads to problems. 

Bottom line is, Diaspora is good just to gain experience. Once you have it, move it and that’s it. 

Was proud at first to say I work for Diaspora community services but after some of the management changes and "new rules", I could not stay there any longer. They hire whomever they feel they can get over on and the work load will keep increasing without getting the proper compensation YOU DESERVE. I recently went to Diaspora and I can see the employees were exhausted and fed up. A few employees complain about the new micro-manager who is literally pushing the great employees out the door. After finding out 3 great employees now have recently left the company, Im happy with my decision of leaving the company when I did.   I doubt they will do anything about it since the micro manager is best friends with the higher ups and CEO. Your only guarantee is If you get promoted your workload would def increase while your pay may not reflect that. I would avoid this place if you love your peace, but If you can deal with all of this, I would use this place as a stepping stone n get out. 

This is an organization that gives true meaning to serving its people, and community.  This organization goes above and beyond just the services they provide, but actually reach out, listen and respond to community needs.

Diaspora Community Services is focused on leadership development and creating an empowered work space, building upon the strengths of the staff.  The continue to grow the organization based on the input from its participants and staff.  All stakeholders play a role in the direction of agency.

If you are ready to learn, really invested in the development and growth of impoverished people and communities, and willing to be part of an awesome agency, then Diaspora is the place for you

What is the best part of working at the company?
There were no best parts.  The comp is ran by a bunch of Crafty woman who are extremely laxidaisical ... their HR department gets paid to ignore you!!! Most staff is not happy their.  Its a  JOB for flunkies!! The CEO and her surbordinates are always on vacation!! They dont give care about those Asylum Seeker Shelters!! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The upper management is non existent!! 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Favoritism, Gossip, no support, doesn't want to know the truth.  H.R provides no support.. very feminine approach to issues... H.R A waste of a salary.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Full of new confusing rules everyday,

Necessary resources are withheld. The admin & HR staff are very unethical and they retaliate if you hold them accountable. Admin staff acts like mean girls and you can’t do or say anything against them. The admin manager & the admin assistant are literally making people leave the organization. This place used to be good but the admin staff is terrible and hypocritical. You can make complaints to HR on staff being rude or inappropriate and there’s a retaliation because that individual has a personal relationship with the admin manager. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
There are no best parts.  The agency is horrible!! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The Top Management are always on Vacation or doing zoom meetings from their beds.. No Support!! 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Horrible.. there hiring process is questionable..   

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Hectic, with no support.  Theres no growth here, dont bother to apply..

Its a dead end trap

If you are looking to work here you should just stop now. This place is horrible to work at. upper management treats staff like second class citizens. they say that they are invested in your career development  but will do nothing to help you. the work environment is very uncomfortable. they hire anyone and some of the people they hire are extremely misogynistic. They never answer your questions and will ghost you while you are a current employ. overall this place sucks 

Workplace culture is favoritism. Senior management is untrustworthy.  No support from HR or Senior Director of programs.  No internal training.   Unorganized orientation. 

There is a very talented staff, however, there is a pschopath who is currently entrenched in the company.  It is a place where people will go to great lengths to practice intimidation, plant evidence, and create false reports in order to get what they want.

That being said, I loved my work. I left because the company is corrupt and unethical.

i have learned a wealth of knowledge at this non- for -profit agency through various trainings and by working with  the participants. My management skills has improved vastly, my co- workers were really nice, but the hardest part of my job was meeting deadlines on time, however, the most enjoyable part of my job is when the participants are successfully completed their goals as they wished to do.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Case manager 4 salaries reported	$48,500 per year
Youth specialist 6 salaries reported	$39,000 per year
Program director 6 salaries reported	$86,250 per year
Residential assistant 6 salaries reported	$44,000 per year
Care coordinator 3 salaries reported	$52,500 per year

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