Home Visitor supporting families with young children in Winnipeg Health Region. Promoting positive parent-child relationships and connecting families with community resources.
Responsibilities
The Home Visitor works with families using a strength-based and solution-focused approach to promote positive parent-child relationships, support healthy childhood growth and development, enhance parenting skills, promote safety and well-being, and connect families with their community.
The Home Visitor works as a member of an inter-disciplinary team and is responsible to initiate and maintain regular connection through family-centered home visiting.
Utilizing an evidence-informed curriculum, the Home Visitor engages in activities that support positive parent-child interactions.
In consultation and with guidance from Public Health Nurses, the Home Visitor has a responsibility to support families to explore goals related to their family’s culture and values.
The Home Visitor implements home visiting practices according to established guidelines of the provincial Families First Program.
The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision, values, and policies of the Regional Health Authority.
Requirements
Minimum (1) year experience working with families with young children ages 0-5, or prenatal families in areas related to parenting, in the last five years required.
High School Diploma or equivalent; or GED Manitoba Standards required.
Certification as a Community Support Worker, Social Services Worker, Family Support Worker, Early Childhood Educator, or other relevant post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.
Successful candidate required to complete Families First provincial orientation and training as scheduled.
Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to adapt to a work environment within an organization that embraces change.
Shows initiative and ability to take direction.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team using effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively use curriculum-based resources, utilizing adult learning principles.
Ability to plan, organize and implement strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices effectively.
Knowledge of early childhood growth and development prenatally up to five years of age.
Understanding of Indigenous culture, traditions, values, and language is an asset.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications, other information technology, and technical equipment.
Demonstrated fluency in English including verbal, reading, and written communication skills.
Proficiency in both official languages essential for designated bilingual positions.
Shipper/Receiver supporting Liebherr’s mining equipment parts and service operations in Sparwood, Canada. Managing shipments, inventory, warehouse organization, and parts - related documentation.
Labour Market Information Specialist analyzing Canadian employment data for WCG. Producing research, visualizations, and reports supporting employment - services operations and growth.
Project Specialist processing oversized air, ocean and trucking shipments for DSV, a global transport and logistics company. Managing documentation, tracking, export formalities, KPIs and invoicing.
Shipper/Receiver managing incoming and outgoing mining parts shipments for Liebherr - Canada. Supporting warehouse, Parts, Service, Warranty, and remanufacturing operations in Sparwood.
Systems Integrator supporting Toronto Water’s municipal SCADA, PLC and process - control infrastructure. Leading automation projects, testing, troubleshooting and technical coordination across water facilities.
Maintenance Worker repairing buildings and grounds at Aramark’s remote lodge in White River, Ontario. Performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and scheduled equipment upkeep.
General Kitchen Helper maintaining dishes, kitchen equipment, and sanitation at Aramark’s remote lodge near White River, Ontario. Supporting safe, clean lodge operations on a two - weeks - on, two - weeks - off rotation.
Refractory specialist optimizing high - temperature materials for RHI Magnesita, a global supplier serving Canada’s steel industry. Leading trials, technical support, training, and sustainable product improvements.
Regional Project Lead coordinating North American clinical trials for PSI, a global contract research organization. Overseeing project teams, study milestones, sites, training, payments, and audits.