HIPPY Home Visitor

Association for New Canadians NL; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Association for New Canadians NL is seeking a HIPPY Home Visitor to provide weekly home visits and training for parents of preschool children in St. John’s, NL. You will work closely with mothers and families from diverse backgrounds, delivering compassionate support and culturally responsive guidance.

Two part-time positions through June 30, 2027, require flexibility outside core hours, a valid NL driver’s license, and willingness to travel. Criminal record screening is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master’s in early childhood education, elementary education or any combination of equivalent experience or education in related fields
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to mentor a diverse population and effectively engage with participants with cultural competency
• Demonstrate leadership abilities, ensure excellent time-management and detail- oriented skills
• Ability to share knowledge with participants whose first language is not English is an asset
• Basic knowledge of Data Entry is an asset
• Additional Languages such as Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Ukrainian, and others are an asset

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly home visits to all the participating families
• Supervise and provide training for parents of preschool children
• Establish professional relationships with the parents of preschool children
• Participate in weekly training sessions to grow their knowledge and skill set
• Follow-up with parents to have regular updates on the well being of their children
• Participate in weekly development activities with parents and children
• Plan, recruit, and find a suitable location for family group gatherings or meetings to engage in interactive sessions

Skills

Cultural competency

Leadership

Time management

Data entry basics

Education

Bachelor/Master’s in early childhood education or related field

Job description

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.

Job Title: HIPPY Home Visitor

Location: St. John’s, NL

Position Type: 2 part-time positions until June 30, 2027

Closing date: Until filled

Reporting to the Associate Director of Community and School Engagement, the HIPPY Home Visitor will be responsible to provide home support and necessary training for parents of preschool children. The HIPPY Home Visitor will closely work with mothers and young children with a variety of backgrounds. Hippy Home Visitors must be compassionate individuals and must have the desire to learn and grow as the position evolves.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate weekly home visits to all the participating families
• Supervise and provide training for parents of preschool children
• Establish professional relationships with the parents of preschool children
• Participate in weekly training sessions to grow their knowledge and skill set
• Follow-up with parents to have regular updates on the well being of their children
• Participate in weekly development activities with parents and children
• Plan, recruit, and find a suitable location for family group gatherings or meetings to engage in interactive sessions

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor/Master’s in early childhood education, elementary education or any combination of equivalent experience or education in related fields
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to mentor a diverse population and effectively engage with participants with cultural competency
• Demonstrate leadership abilities, ensure excellent time-management and detail- oriented skills
• Ability to share knowledge with participants whose first language is not English is an asset
• Basic knowledge of Data Entry is an asset
• Additional Languages such as Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Ukrainian, and others are an asset

Conditions of Employment:

• Legal authorization to work in Canada
• Flexible to work outside of core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm)
• Valid class 5 NL driver’s license and daily access to a reliable vehicle
• Travel is required
• Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.

Visit us online at: www.ancnl.ca.