Family First Home Visitor

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg seeks a Home Visitor to promote positive parent-child relationships and support families with children aged 0-5. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience, a strong understanding of early childhood development, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. This role involves home visits and requires a valid Manitoba driver's license. Competitive salary offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with families with young children.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license required.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive parent-child relationships through home visiting.
• Support families with their culture and values.
• Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.

Skills

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to adapt to a work environment

Initiative and ability to take direction

Collaborative skills

Effective communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft programs

Knowledge of early childhood growth

Understanding of Indigenous culture

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Community Support Worker

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Requisition ID: 389312
Position Number: 20001582
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: WRHA Community Health Services
Department / Unit: Public Health Downtown
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.25
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $22.839, $23.348, $23.814, $24.294, $24.780

Position Overview

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.

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

• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

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 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.