Families First Home Visitor

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg is seeking a candidate to provide support to families with young children. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to community health, and the ability to work collaboratively. This position requires a valid driver's license and may involve travel throughout the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with families with young children ages 0-5.
• Certification in relevant post-secondary education is an asset.
• Fluency in English including verbal, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in community settings under varying conditions.
• Engage in parent-child activities.
• Travel throughout the region for training and service provision.

Skills

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Ability to adapt to a changing work environment

Collaborative teamwork and communication skills

Knowledge of early childhood development

Proficiency with Microsoft programs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Community Support Worker or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services -Point Douglas Public Health

Department / Unit: Public Health Point Douglas

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 10/20/2025

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• 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.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• 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.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Successful candidate required to complete Families First provincial orientation and training as scheduled.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured reliable vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
• Physically capable of providing service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Physically able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. or 9 kgs.
• Physically able to climb stairs, crouch, and to kneel/sit on the floor when facilitating home visit components and engaging in parent-child activities.
• Expected travel throughout the region/province for training requirements, program needs, or for provision of home visiting services to families.
• Designated Northern positions requires travel to remote communities, and this may necessitate overnight accommodations.
• Evening and weekend work may be required to meet client needs.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.