Join Our Team

Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community, cares about its staff, and creates a supportive workplace environment. 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 22,530 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 permanent Community Mental Health Coordinator position available, starting on August 24, 2026, working 37.5 hours per week.

What’s In It for You?

• Job Band H (hourly wages): Min - $30.11, Mid - $32.69, Max - $37.06.
• A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Enrollment in a defined pension plan with the Heath Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Enrollment in our Modular Health and Dental Benefits plan with Sun Life.
• 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.

Your Role

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Provides service coordination, brief treatment interventions, advocacy and linkage to community services for children and youth experiencing mental health difficulties.

• Conducts a community-based needs assessment to produce individualized service plans, assists in identifying needs and accessing services, coordinates services among multiple service providers, liaisons with psychiatry, local school boards, housing providers, Family and Children Services, justice system and other clinical personnel involved with child, provides home based family counselling and crisis support as required.

• Family engagement and brief intervention skills.

• Service coordination and system navigation.

• Advocacy and collaboration.

• Documentation and case management.

• Works intentionally from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive perspective to further create a sense of belonging at the Agency.

• The above tasks are representative but not all-inclusive

Your Talents and Experience

• A relevant degree in psychology, social work, related discipline or equivalent education combined with extensive relevant work experience.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience working in Children’s Mental Health.
• Experience working with families with complex needs.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources and local mental health, educational, housing, child protection, and youth justice systems and services.
• Must have a solid knowledge base in children’s mental health and can remain current regarding evidence based or evidence informed practices.
• Highly developed professional, verbal and written skills, with a demonstrated ability to deal with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with strong decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the capability of multi-tasking to meet various timelines are essential.
• Available to work flexible hours to meet client needs, as required.
• Proven ability to work in collaboration with other service providers.
• A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle are required.

If you are community-focused and share our values and commitment to equity, we

want you to grow with us. Please submit your application in confidence, no later than 4 pm on August 07, 2026.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just

the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at hr@starlingcs.ca or by calling 519-707-1958 ext. 1247.

Our Commitment to Equity

To better serve the diversity of our community, the agency is dedicated to

creating an inclusive and equitable environment for both clients and staff, with particular attention to supporting BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. We understand that addressing systemic inequities is crucial to fulfilling our mission and promoting the well-being of the communities we serve.

Our equity strategy is guided by core principles that emphasize celebrating

diversity, building strong partnerships, prioritizing client service, and recognizing equity is a shared responsibility.