- The Families First 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 Families First Home Visitor reports to the regional Public Health/Community Team manager and in conjunction with the Public Health Nurse who provides reflective supervision and coordination for guidance in regional day-to-day operations.
- Families First is a community-based resource designed to promote healthy growth and development of children by supporting families, in their homes, during pregnancy and the first five years of a child’s life, for a period of up to three years.
- A Families First 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.
- The incumbent will utilize an evidence-informed curriculum and share 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.
- The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
- The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Requirements





- 1+ years of experience working with families with young children ages 0-5, or prenatal families in areas related to parenting, in the last five years required.
- 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.
- Successful candidate required to complete Families First provincial orientation and training as scheduled.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to adapt to a work setting 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. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
- Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
- Good work and attendance record.
- Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in early childhood growth and development, utilizing strength-based and trauma-informed practices to support families. Proficient in effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team while respecting cultural diversity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Experience With Families With Young Children Ages 0-5
- Certification As A Community Support Worker
- Knowledge Of Early Childhood Growth And Development
- Proficiency With Microsoft Programs
- Strong Problem Solving And Decision-Making Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Early Childhood Development
- Strength-Based Practices
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Curriculum-Based Resource Utilization
- Culturally Safe Practices

Soft Skills

- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Initiative
- Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

- Community Support Worker Certification
- Social Services Worker Certification
- Family Support Worker Certification
- Early Childhood Educator Certification

Industry Keywords

- Families First Program
- Public Health
- Cultural Diversity
- Indigenous Culture
- Family-Centered Home Visiting

Tools & Technologies

- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint

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