Community Crisis Worker - 6278G

Starling Community Services•North Dumfries, ON

1d•CA$28 - CA$34

About The Position

Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 22,500 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging. One full-time contact Community Crisis Worker, Mobile Crisis Services position available, starting on September 14, 2026, and ending on September 04, 2027, working 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

A relevant degree in psychology, social work, related discipline, or equivalent education combined with extensive relevant work experience.
A minimum of three to five years’ experience in the children’s mental health field.
Able to apply a strengths-based approach in the holistic collection of information and ensure ease of service navigation for clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and desire to collaborate with the community and other services.
Knowledge of and ability to work with community resources.
Available to work flexible hours to meet client needs.
Must have access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Intake
Risk assessment
Stabilization Response
Safety Planning
Coaching, Psychoeducation
Caregiver support
Advocacy, Referrals to longer term services
Crisis Line support
Works intentionally from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive perspective to further create a sense of belonging at the Agency.

Benefits

A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
Eligible to join the HOOPP defined pension plan on a voluntary basis.
Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
3 Weeks paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly)
15 hours of personal time per year.
Paid sick time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.
11 paid holiday benefits per year plus a floater day.
Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
Employee Referral Incentive Program.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Staff appreciation events.