Starling Community Services·North Dumfries, Ontario
The Relief Worker operates the Child and Parent Place Centre during supervised visits and exchanges. They facilitate interactions between high-conflict parents while ensuring a supportive and safe environment.
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.
Two casual Relief Worker, Child and Parent Place positions available, starting on August 30, 2026, working various hours per week.
Min - $23.34, Mid - $24.12, Max - $24.96
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 Assistant Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
Paid vacation (pro-rated to start date and hours for position; accumulated bi-weekly).
15 hours of personal time per year.
Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
Employee Referral Incentive Program.
Agency Orientation and Training modules.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Staff appreciation events.
Operates the Child and Parent Place Centre during child and parent supervised visits and exchanges.
Facilitates visits and exchanges between high-conflict parents.
Works in alignment with the Agency’s commitment to equity to further create a sense of belonging at the Agency.
The above tasks are representative but not all-inclusive.
If you are community-focused and share our values and antiracism commitment, we want you to grow with us. Please submit your application in confidence, no later than 4 pm on August 11, 2026.
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.
Candidates must possess a degree or diploma in family studies, social work, or a related social science with at least one year of experience. Essential skills include crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and a strong understanding of family dynamics involving mental health and domestic violence.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.