SAFE Clinical Counsellor, Spanish Speaking

Job Title: SAFE Clinical Counsellor, Spanish Speaking
Language: English & Spanish

Status: Regular, Part-Time (Union position)
Hours per week: 28/week
Schedule:Monday-Fri, 9:00 am- 4:30 pm
Wage: $47.26/hour - $57.84/hour (Starting $47.26/hour)
Grid: 16-P

Start Date: December 3, 2026

Date Posted: November 9, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that internal applicants must apply by November 16, 2026 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 Clinical Counsellor provides professional client care to clients and client families of diverse cultural origin. Referred clients are at risk due to a combination of issues including cross-cultural conflict, role loss and reversal, substance abuse, parent/teen conflict, suicidal ideation, family violence, marital conflict, and other issues pertaining to immigration and settlement. The Counsellor collaborates and has recently worked in the past 2 years worked with interdisciplinary team members and the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s Child and Youth Mental Health team, Fraser Health Authority, City of Surrey, SAFE counselling program and other health care professionals/providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical outreach services to clients in the community and schools as an outreach clinical counselor within the SAFE counselling mandate by conducting comprehensive assessments, implementing therapeutic interventions during on-going follow-up care, and consulting with the individuals’ general practitioners;
• Attend regular CHART meetings weekly for referrals and work in collaboration with different service providers in the community including Surrey Police, MCFD and SD 36.
• In collaboration with manager, responds to critical incidents with appropriate reporting, safety planning, and crisis intervention to address safety concerns;
• Develops and implements approaches to supporting clients that center around the client’s needs, strengths, and individual preferences;
• Provides individual, family, group, and psycho-educational supports as appropriate for the client and family;
• Supports the client’s development of stronger relational and community support;
• Works collaboratively with Provincial ministry 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;
• Collaborates with clients to develop safety plans that strengthen their sense of safety;
• Maintains records in accordance with established procedures and policies and prepares/maintains statistical data, correspondence reports and other documentation, as required;
• Participates in service, inter-disciplinary case conferences and team meetings, as required by the employer, 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;
• Adheres to ethical principles and standards of practice for the counselling profession as it relates to informed consent, confidentiality, and professional conduct;
• Provides an ongoing commitment to client services and continuous quality improvement to ensure best practice client services and the most effective delivery of service;
• Performs other related duties, as directed by the Manager or designate.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in counselling, psychology, social work or a related discipline from a recognized program;
• Fluency in Spanish Language

Qualified candidates will also possess:

• Master's level university degree in counselling, psychology, social work or a related discipline;
• Two years’ recent related clinical experience working with children, Children in CARE and worked with SAFE mandate and city of Surrey, adolescents, and families, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) designation from the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors;
• Demonstrated ability to organize and facilitate groups designed to provide counseling services and therapeutic interventions to a wide variety of participants;
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in Spanish;
• Verbal and written fluency in another language an asset;
• Understanding of the immigrant and refugee experience;
• Demonstrated ability to work with the specific cultural population required;
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and independently;
• Occupational First Aid, or be willing to obtain one upon start of position;
• Class 5 BC Driver’s License and access to a vehicle.

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 ([email protected]). Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

About DIVERSEcity

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registered charity devoted to helping newcomers. For 46 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.