Home Visitor - Public Health Inkster

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker to assist families with young children by providing essential support in various community settings. The ideal candidate has experience working with families, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The position requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in both official languages. This role offers a full-time schedule with evening and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with families with young children ages 0-5.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license required.
• Must complete Families First provincial orientation and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to families with young children in community settings.
• Engage in parent-child activities during home visits.
• Conduct assessments and deliver services as required.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of early childhood development

Proficiency in Microsoft programs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Community Support Worker

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Seven Oaks Comm Health & SS

Department / Unit: Public Health Inkster

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 10/06/2025

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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.

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

• 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.