Home Visitor, HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)

ISANS is seeking a part-time Home Visitor to conduct weekly home visits to participating families, for the purpose of training newcomer parents to develop the skills they need to guide their children and prepare them to start school successfully. The Home Visitors will deliver 30-week curriculum activities directly to parents, who will then work 15-20 minutes a day with their own children. Reporting to the Supervisor and Manager, Family Children and Specialized Settlement Services, this position is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

- Completing the Pre-service Training delivered by HIPPY Canada.
- Conducting weekly home visits to participating families to deliver skills training through role-playing activities.
- Participating in the planning and facilitation of parent group meetings.
- Participating in weekly in-service training and other staff development activities.
- Participating in HIPPY PD training (requires prep and homework)
- Reporting to the HIPPY Coordinator in terms of child/family progress and family issues and concerns as they arise.
- Completing and submitting in a timely manner all reports and other documentation as required by the Coordinator, HIPPY Program and/or HIPPY Canada.
- Participating in all HIPPY sponsored activities (i.e. field trips, graduations, etc.)
- Assisting the Coordinator in maintaining an efficient record keeping system of program operations and participating families.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

Experience:

- A parent of a three or four-year-old.
- Arrived in Canada as a refugee




- Live within easy access to public transportation or have own transportation
- Experience working in a cross-cultural environment; experience delivering direct service to immigrants an asset
- Experience with outreach
- Experience in group facilitation
- Prior experience in one or more of the following areas is an asset: educational administration, parent empowerment/family support, child/family advocacy

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of local activities, programs and community organizations that serve the immigrant population
- Understanding of Adult Education principles an asset
- Sensitivity to the needs and interests of families from low socio-economic communities

Skills:

- Ability to communicate in English
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Robust time management and organization skills
- Leadership skills
- Additional languages an asset

ISANS Core Competencies

Cultural Competency; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

- Embracing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

Collaboration

- Working collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives

Continuous Learning

- Continually seeking new knowledge and skills, as well as developing existing capabilities

Innovative Thinking





- Introducing new ways of looking at problems and developing useful ideas that are new, better, or unique

Accountability

- Holding self and others responsible and accountable to being transparent and principled in our approach and to meeting commitment

Respect

- Actively encouraging an environment of fairness, honesty and integrity for all

Terms of Employment:

- Short-term contract to August, 2029
- Part-time: 28 hours a week
- Pre-service training required

Commencement Date: ASAP

Closing Date: Monday August 10, 2026 – 4 p.m.

To apply: Please e-mail your resume and cover letter merged into one document, stating the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

ISANS is dedicated to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team and welcome applications from all diverse groups. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter and request any accommodation required to support them during the recruitment process.

Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.

However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

Pay: $22.90-$25.20 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Home Visitor, HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Pre-school Youngsters) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 ISANS
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality