Youth Counsellor

Surrey Police Service

Youth Counsellor

Regular, Full Time

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is Surrey’s new municipal police agency. On November 29, 2024, SPS became the police of jurisdiction, and assumed responsibility and command for policing and law enforcement in Surrey. SPS is working to redefine policing with innovative new approaches and community-based solutions. It’s an exciting time as SPS continues to expand our team with talented people who want to help shape the future of policing in Surrey. To date we’ve hired over 480 police officers and over 450 civilian support staff and will grow to be one of the largest independent police services in Canada. Since day one, SPS has been intentional about building a culture that is inclusive, respectful and supportive, with a strong focus on employee wellness and career development.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Surrey Police Service (SPS) has an exciting opportunity for two Youth Counsellors to join our Community Policing South Division, within the Corporate Services Bureau. Reporting to Manager, Community Partnerships, the incumbent provides professional counseling to youth and their families aimed at preventing/reducing anti-social and criminal behaviour by youth within Surrey.

Schedule / Hours of Work
The anticipated schedule for this position is 40-hour flexible week. Please note, the hours are subject to change based on operational needs and adherence to the Collective Agreement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets with parents and/or youth to assess reasons for involvement in, or potential involvement in, criminal activity.
• Provides early intervention through short-term counseling.
• Facilitates referral of youth to appropriate community resources in order to prevent further involvement in criminal activity.
• Promotes behavioural change through education, skill development, and community partnerships.
• Coordinates and conducts family group conferences to meet the needs of offending youth and their victims.
• Responsible for own case management, case coordination, assessment of youth and their family risk factors, development of treatment plans, and follow-up with youth and their families.
• Prepares assessments, case histories, and reports on each client and family providing detailed background information, progress reports of counseling sessions, summaries and/or recommendations and conclusions.
• Represents the program on community committees and at various professional agency meetings.
• Provides guidance to community professionals, families, and Surrey Police Service (SPS) police officers.
• Within client confidentiality limits, provides feedback to referring SPS police officers or community agencies regarding client progress.
• Assists other staff in the section in performing their duties.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by a university degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution, plus a minimum of two years relevant experience with youth, counselling, or corrections. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
• This position requires both SPS Security Clearance and RCMP Reliability Status. All applicants must obtain and maintain the required police security clearance throughout their employment with SPS, which includes a mandatory polygraph examination.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Surrey Police Service offers a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, a defined benefit pension through the Municipal Pension Plan, generous vacation entitlements, and ongoing professional development. Employees also benefit from short-term and long-term disability coverage, travel and life insurance, discounted access to City of Surrey recreation facilities, and a dedicated Employee Services team providing personal and family support. With a strong focus on well-being, career growth, and work-life balance, SPS is committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace. Note – The aforementioned benefits only apply to eligible full-time positions within SPS.

• This is a unionized position, represented by CUPE 402.
• The salary range is $35.54/hour to $39.92/hour (pay grade 23K) based on 2024 rates.

Applications must be submitted through our online Careers page. This posting will remain open until 11:55pm on May 1, 2025; however, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is selected.

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Thank you for your interest in working with SPS. We pride ourselves on hiring members that model the mission, vision, and values of SPS through unquestioned integrity and sustaining a visible, credible, inclusive, and respected profile.