Family Counsellor â Peace Program
Family Counsellor â Peace Program
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Job Description
Status: Temporary part-time (Union Position)
Number of Vacancies:1
Hours:21 hours(Basedon client needs including evening or weekend work as the schedule is flexibleto meet the needs of the client)
Grid: 14P
Wage:$40.03hr- $50.59hr (Starting rate $40.03/hr)
Start Date:ASAP
End Date: March 312026
Date Posted: July 22025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that internal applicants must apply by July 9 2025. Internal applications received after this date will not be considered as internal and seniority will not apply. The position will remain open until filled.
The Opportunity:
Working within our Counselling and Gender Based ViolenceServices Department the Family Counsellor will provides counselling support tonewcomer immigrant and refugee individuals and families. This role willinvolve in-person services for children youth and their families. This rolewill include providing group sessions for camps focused on mental health andwellness. Our counselling services and interventions are individualized foreach client and family with the aim of reducing barriers the client is facingand increasing capacity through a strength-based therapeutic approach. To servethe needs of our community candidates must be able to provide services in English as well as other languages such as Spanish.
Key Responsibilities:
Developstrong therapeutic relationships with clients and families to achieve theirgoals and meet their needs.
Providegroup and individual psycho-educational support for children youth andfamilies facilitated alongside other program activities.
Developand modify group curriculum reflecting most emergent practice andevidence-based support.
Collaboratewith colleagues to identify groups and activities as relevant to thedemographic of children and youth.
Participatein client service planning alongside clients and other counsellors within thedepartment.
Completescreenings and assessments for referral clients.
Establisha supportive therapeutic relationship with clients and their support systems.
Developcrisis and service plans with each client and their supports to support andmaintain client wellness as needed.
Establishand maintain non-judgmental therapeutic relationships with clients andcollaborate and consult with colleagues and other community resources.
Assistwith developing/providing education services as required and participate inintegrated service delivery.
Participatein case conferences team meetings and professional development evaluationand quality improvement activities.
Makereferrals to other services as needed.
Mandatory Qualifications:
Bachelorsdegree in counselling psychology social work or a related discipline from arecognized program.
Fluency inSpanish
A minimumof 2-years of recent experience facilitating pyscho-educational groups andgroup therapy or an equivalent combination of education training andexperience.
Mastersdegree in Counselling an asset.
Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills.
Strongcomputer skills including Microsoft suite (Outlook Word Excel and Teams);
Demonstratedability to work collaboratively and independently.
Class 5 BCDrivers License and access to a vehicle.
A criminal record check is required as part of this process.
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
