Support youth through counselling and safe, goal-focused programming as a full time, on-site Child and Youth Counsellor in Kitchener. Use resilience and communication skills in Mental Health Services.

Starling Community Services seeks a Child and Youth Counsellor I for its Safe Haven program. This contract runs from November 22, 2026, through July 3, 2027, at 37.5 hours weekly. You will supervise, monitor, support, and counsel clients while partnering with multidisciplinary teams. The position supports evidence-informed practices, including the Housing First Model and Connect.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise and monitor clients throughout program participation
- Support and counsel youth in the Safe Haven program
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams on safe, goal-focused programs




- Implement evidence-informed Housing First Model and Connect practices
- Advance equity and belonging throughout the Agency

Requirements:

- Diploma or degree in child and youth work or related discipline
- At least one year’s successful Child and Youth Worker experience
- Ability to design and implement recreational and group programming
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate, plus G class license
- Resilience under physical and emotional stress

Bring counselling, youth work, programming, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills to Safe Haven at Starling Community Services.

📌 Child and Youth Counsellor Safe Haven (Kitchener)
🏢 Starling Community Services
📍 Kitchener