Starling Community Services

We have a new name! More importantly, we have the same great people, values, and mission behind it. Today, Lutherwood announced it is changing its name to Starling Community Services as of Monday May 13, 2024. Starling’ was chosen as the birds are adaptable and resilient, and they work together for protection, warmth, food, and shelter. The root word ‘star’ represents guidance (as in stars) and excellence (gold star), and ‘community services’ adds a more descriptive aspect to our name. The organization’s 15-year old tagline ‘Caring People. Strengthening Lives.’ remains. “Our staff members and clients see it as is a powerful statement that reflects who we are and what we do,” said John Colangeli, CEO of Lutherwood. Read more on our website, Lutherwood Changes Name at: https://ow.ly/l9Yz50Rr0fB

Starling Community Services is hiring for Substance Use Counsellor, Occupational Therapist, Child and Youth Counsellor III, Safe Haven! 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. For more information about these job postings, or to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggtU6jSX

The number of people experiencing chronic homelessness has grown 28% each year since 2020, according to a report by the Waterloo Region’s Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. While demand on our housing support systems continues to grow, there are dedicated people and organizations in our community striving to make a difference. Read more at: https://ow.ly/U10N50TG1Cv #HHTH #SafeHavenYouthServices #WaterlooRegion

In our last blog, we talked about what personal information you might consider disclosing to a current or prospective employer. Now, let's explore how to make a plan for When and How to share that information. https://ow.ly/tz3v50TGN5a

Starling Community Services is hiring for Employment Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Personal Support Worker! 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. For more information about these job postings, or to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggtU6jSX

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Join us in creating a brighter, healthier future for the children and youth of our community. 1 in 4 Ontario students are experiencing severe symptoms of anxiety and depression. They need your help to enjoy the carefree childhood they deserve. Your support could be the turning point in a young life! Give online at starlingcs.ca/donate #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #ChildrensMentalHealth #KidsMentalHealth

Exciting Announcement! On October 23, 2024, Starling Community Services will be hosting the 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 at Guelph City Hall, in partnership with the City Of Guelph and sponsored by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada. This event is dedicated to helping internationally trained professionals build their careers in Canada. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect with local employers and community partners, gain insights into hiring practices, and learn about the unique dynamics of the Canadian job market. We’ll have an amazing panel of experts sharing their experiences on what it takes to make hiring decisions and succeed in the workforce. Plus, our networking session will allow participants to directly engage with employers and community services. A huge thank you to all our confirmed panelists, community partners, and employers for making this possible: 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀: Emily Stahl, Manager, Technical Services (City of Guelph) Carla Berquo, Director, Canada’s Food & Agri-tech Engine (Bioenterprise Canada) Eric Gibson, General Manager (CIBC) Tanya Postma, CHRL Postma, Chief Administrative Officer (SV Law) 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: • City Of Guelph • Danby Appliances • CIBC Commercial Banking • SV Law • Eclipse Automation • intrigue media 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: • 2nd Chance Employment Counselling • Guelph Public Library • Immigrant Services - Guelph Wellington It’s going to be a fantastic event with limited seats available, so if you’re an internationally trained professional looking to establish your career in Canada, register now and secure your spot! Register for FREE here: https://lnkd.in/gbuAG_7i #NewcomerCareerConference #Networking #CareerSuccess #NewcomersInCanada #PanelDiscussion #JobOpportunities #Guelph #CareerConference

Anxiety can make our minds play tricks on us, but if we learn how to recognize these "thinking traps", we can start to work through them and ease our anxiety. Learn more about Thinking Traps in this week's blog: https://ow.ly/pIk250TBp6b

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This is a time to reflect on the ongoing impacts of the Residential School system in Canada, honour the lives of children and families lost, and continue our commitment toward making the promise and challenge of Truth and Reconciliation real in our communities. #NDTR #NDTR2024

Starling Community Services is hiring for Housing Stability Worker, Child and Youth Counsellor III - Overnights, Safe Haven, Child and Youth Counsellor II, Safe Haven, Food Service Worker! 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. For more information about these job postings, or to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggtU6jSX