About the role

Families First Home Visitor working with families to promote healthy growth and development of children. Collaborating with an inter-disciplinary team to provide home visiting services in the Winnipeg Health Region.

Responsibilities

Work with families using a strength-based and solution-focused approach.
Promote positive parent-child relationships and support healthy childhood growth and development.
Enhance parenting skills and promote safety and well-being.
Connect families with their community and provide regular home visiting services.
Implement home visiting practices according to established guidelines of the provincial Families First Program.
Collaborate with Public Health Nurse in regional operations and guidance.

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.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to adapt to a work environment within an organization that embraces change.
Shows initiative and able to take direction.
Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team using effective communication and interpersonal skills.
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.