Family Counsellor - SAFE DARI/FARSI

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community resources organization is seeking a Family Counsellor fluent in Dari/Farsi to provide essential client care for children and youth with behavioral and emotional difficulties. This part-time role involves direct client interaction, crisis intervention, and collaboration with various health professionals. Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field and several years of experience. The position offers a competitive wage and a commitment to community health and education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in family counselling.
• Fluency in Dari/Farsi and communicable Pashto.
• Understanding of immigrant and refugee experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care to children and youth in Dari/Farsi.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments and implements therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for integrated care.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology or Social Work

Job description

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 that internal applicants must apply by June 11, 2025 internal applications received after this date will not be considered as internal and seniority 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 client’s 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 candidates will also possess:

• Master’s 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. Driver’s license required. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.
• Criminal record check required.

A criminal record check 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 separate attachments. As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions are answered.

This position is not available for sponsorship, only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada can be considered.

To view all opportunities at DIVERSEcity visit www.dcrs.ca/work-with-us/ .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is based in our Surrey office and is a blend of remote and in-person services. DIVERSEcity has implemented new safety procedures for in-office and in-person work, to view our safety plan, please visit https://www.dcrs.ca/news/diversecity-re-opening-plan/ .Successful candidates will be provided with the training and equipment to safely carry out their duties, ensuring the best protection for our staff and clients.

A comprehensive job description will be provided to all candidates shortlisted for interviews.

DIVERSEcity is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact our HR department at ([e-mail]). Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

About DIVERSEcity

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registered charity devoted to helping newcomers. For 40 years we have focused on providing specialized services newcomers to find employment, learn English, find housing, deal with family challenges, work through mental health issues and access medical care. DIVERSEcity is a client-centred organization committed to quality and accountability. We value growth, respect, integrity and compassion. To learn more about DIVERSEcity visit us at https://www.dcrs.ca/.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.