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About the role

  • 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.

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Junior

Salary

CA$24 - CA$26 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

OnsiteWinnipegCanada

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