Family Resource Worker (Family Visitor)

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York); Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York) is seeking a Family Resource Worker (Family Visitor) to support pregnant families and those with young children at risk, under the HBHC home visiting program. The position is a temporary part‑time replacement with immediate start and 28 hours per week in Vaughan, with hybrid work opportunities.

You will collaborate with the HBHC team, build trusting relationships, and connect families to community supports, while prioritizing safety and cultural

Qualifications

• Post Secondary Certificate or Diploma in Health, Social Services, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent. (from ad)

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a team to identify service plan goals and strategies, implement activities and monitor and review family progress.
• Develops trusting, non-judgemental and supportive relationships with children and families; encourages families to identify and build on strengths.
• Role models positive parenting skills, effective communication, problem solving and coping skills that promote family well‑being.
• Links individuals and families to appropriate community supports and services (e.g. food banks, EarlyON centres, parenting groups).
• Consults with and/or reports to the Children’s Aid Society as per the Ontario Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
• Advocates for families to receive needed services/supports.
• Provides care respectful of York Region’s diversity.
• Identifies safety concerns and supports safety needs for children and families.
• May respond to emergencies outside of normal hours as per Departmental plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Post Secondary Certificate or Diploma in Health, Social Services, Child Development, Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Job Title

Family Resource Worker (Family Visitor)

Status

Temporary Part-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

11

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

Immediate

Per hour

Salary Grade

$32.91 - $35.76

Department

York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Public Health -> Child and Family Health

Location

Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA
PH CFH - 9060 Jane Street, - Vaughan, ON L4K 2M9 CA (Primary)

Job Description (E)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor, Child and Family Health, and as a member of the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children (HBHC) home visiting team, provides activities that support families who are pregnant and/or with young children at high risk of not meeting developmental milestones, within the guidelines of the Ontario HBHC Program, including home and community visiting, telephone and family support activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Works as a part of a team to identify service plan goals and strategies, implement activities and monitor and review family progress.
• Develops trusting, non-judgemental and supportive relationships with children and families; encourages and assists families to identify and build on existing strengths.
• Role models positive parenting skills, effective communication, problem solving and coping skills that promote family well-being.
• Links individuals and families to appropriate community supports and services (e.g. food banks, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, parenting groups and recreation programs).
• Consults with and/or reports to the Children’s Aid Society, in accordance with responsibilities under the Ontario Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
• Advocates for families to receive needed services/supports.
• Provides care that is respectful to the diversity within York Region.
• Identifies safety concerns and provides information and support that address safety needs/ requirements of children and families.
• May occasionally be required to respond to emergency situations outside of normal business hours, as related to the Departmental Emergency Plan.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a Post Secondary Certificate or Diploma (1 year or more) in Health, Social Services, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related discipline, or approved equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in early childhood settings providing guidance to families about parenting or experience working with infants or young children.
• Satisfactory Police Criminal Background Check.
• Valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license and free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
• Demonstrated ability in the Region’s core competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

28

Scheduled Shifts

Operational Hours

Close Date

October 5, 2026

# of Hires Needed

1

Union

CUPE Local 4900