Family Counsellor - SAFE DARI/FARSI
Family Counsellor - SAFE DARI/FARSI
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Job Title: FamilyCounsellor - SAFE DARI/FARSI
Status: Regular Part-time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Hours:21 hours/week
Wage: $40.03/hour - $50.59/hour (Starting $40.03/hour)
Grid: 14P
Start Date:ASAP
End Date: March 31 2027
Date Posted:June 3 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note thatinternal applicants must apply by June 11 2025internalapplications received after this date will not be considered as internal andseniority will not apply position will remain open until filled.
The Opportunity:
The Counsellor SAFE provides professional client care to the seriously behaviorally or emotionally disturbed children and youth population and who are at risk due to a combination of psychiatric symptoms complex medical/social factors or significant caregivers stress. The Counsellor collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and the City of Surrey Fraser Health Authority CGBV team educational resources and other health care professionals/provides to achieve excellence in health services and education. The Counsellor also provides community outreach services and bring awareness about mental health services in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides direct client care to the children and youth population and their families in Dari/ Farsi and communicable Pashto to the community by screening prioritizing and processing referrals conducting comprehensive assessments implementing therapeutic interventions during on-going follow-up care and consulting with the individuals general practitioners. Provides treatment modalities including individual treatment with adolescents and children play therapy family therapy and group therapy. Responds to crisis situations as required.
- Provides quarterly mental health education and counseling/brokerage services to clients/families/caregivers at home and in facilities by presenting health care information relevant to the health concerns and performance of self-care activities coping skills and medications guidelines and teaches lifestyle adaptation and self-care skills.
- Works collaboratively with SAFE Services staff care professionals and clients/family in the identification and resolution of client/family mental health issues ethical dilemmas concerns regarding services and coordination and integration of care.
- Maintains records in accordance with established procedures and policies and prepares/maintains statistical data correspondence reports and other documentation as requires.
- Participates in service inter-disciplinary case conferences and team meetings and weekly CHART meetings as required by the employer and collegially shares information demonstrates and/or provides guidance on clinical/health related tasks ensures students are aware of assignments developed by the employer and reassigns clinical/health related tasks as necessary.
- Maintains high standards of practice and develops professional competence through in-service and other educational means as required by the employer.
- Provides outreach rapid crisis response and bridging to appropriate community services; performs intake duties and group work as required.
- Provides an ongoing commitment to client services and continuous quality improvement to ensure best practice client services and the most effective delivery of service.
- To collaborate with the SAFE and CGBV team and other funding bodies to provide educational workshops to the Ministry staff regarding cross-cultural issues as related to the clients specific culture.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Ensures client files align with Accreditation PQI standards.
- Meets objectives as outlined in the contract (s).
- Administers Standardized Service Evaluation Questionnaires to the clients and the service providers of this program on a quarterly and yearly basis
Qualified candidateswill also possess:
- Masters degree in Clinical Psychology or Social Work an asset.
- Minimum 3 years experience in Family counselling experience working with children adolescents and families and experience in psychoeducation work.
- Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Accurate verbal and written knowledge in a second language required Dari/Farsi and communicable Pashto.
- Understanding the immigrant and refugee experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work with the specific cultural population required.
- Valid B.C. Drivers license required. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.
- Criminal record check required.
A criminal recordcheck is required as a part of this process.Please note that we currently have staff on the recall list. If an applicant on the recall list applies to this vacancy the provisions under Article 13.5 Recall of the Collective Agreement will apply and we will not consider internal applications from those with less seniority.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To apply please upload your resume and cover letter as separateattachments. As part of the application process you will be prompted tocomplete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions are answered.
This position is not available for sponsorship only candidateslegally entitled to work in Canada can be considered.
To view all opportunities at DIVERSEcity visit INFORMATION:
This position is based in our Surrey office and is a blend ofremote and in-person services. DIVERSEcity has implemented new safetyprocedures for in-office and in-person work to view our safety plan pleasevisit will be provided with the training and equipment to safely carry outtheir duties ensuring the best protection for our staff and clients.
A comprehensive job description will be provided to allcandidates shortlisted for interviews.
DIVERSEcity is committed to employment equity and encouragesapplications from people of all gender identities and expressions persons withdisabilities Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons withdisabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of theapplication and hiring process may contact our HR department at ().Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
About DIVERSEcity
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registered charitydevoted to helping newcomers. For 40 years we have focused on providingspecialized services newcomers to find employment learn English find housingdeal with family challenges work through mental health issues and accessmedical care. DIVERSEcity is a client-centred organization committed to qualityand accountability. We value growth respect integrity and learn more about DIVERSEcity visit us at thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity;however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Hourly
