KidsFirst Home Visitor

The Position

Under the direction of Urban Family Services and the daily supervision of the KidsFirst Supervisor, the KidsFirst Home Visitor provides intensive in-home parenting and early childhood support to prenatal families and families with children from birth to age three. In accordance with the Provincial KidsFirst Initiative, the Home Visitor strengthens parental capacity by delivering evidence-informed parenting education, child development information, hands-on learning opportunities, and curriculum-based resources. The Home Visitor conducts family assessments, develops and implements individualized intervention plans within program guidelines, and provides referrals, advocacy, guidance, problem-solving, and ongoing support to promote healthy child development, positive parenting practices, and improved family functioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strength-based, family-centered approach to promote healthy parenting practices and healthy Early Childhood Development.
• Gathers information relevant to the client’s problems, needs and risks by interviewing, observing behaviour, and using a variety of inventories, checklists and questionnaires.
• Assessment of client information to identify needs and risks, develops and implements an intervention plan within department guidelines.
• Maintain accurate case management notes, planning, statistics, reports, program evaluations, and provide reports to supervisor as required.
• Provides information on and referral to other community service providers, resources and professionals as required.
• Plans and conducts one on one or family educational sessions on topics related to child development and family functioning.
• Provides information on and referral to other community service providers, resources and professionals as required.
• Liaises with and/or promotes the interests of clients with other community service providers, professionals and school personnel as required. Advocate/Accompany clients to meetings and appointments as required.
• Work collaboratively, demonstrate professional presence, maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff and clientele.
• Adhere to security and confidentiality while maintaining file system of clientele.

Education and Experience

• University degree in social work, BISW or BSW, or 2 years combined education in social sciences, social work, or human service field.
• Preference for candidate with Growing Great Kids Training.
• One-year related experience providing support services to families and children.
• Experienced and respective in the diversity of our multi-cultural society.
• Efficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Current in First Aid and CPR.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of challenges common to vulnerable families, early childhood development and family dynamics.
• Knowledgeable in trauma-informed care and practice to children, youth, and families involved with child welfare.
• Knowledge of facilitation and teaching strategies used for one on one and in family settings.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs and related provincial and community support programs.
• Knowledgeable and respective of our multi-cultural society.
• Knowledgeable in Indigenous cultures, practices; holistic models of health and wellness.
• Ability to do heavy work including transferring program materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to thrive in high stress environments.
• Ability to work independently and be a supportive team player.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, writing, and organization skills.

Other Work Conditions

• Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license, a reliable vehicle and meet STC’s insurance requirements.
• Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) with vulnerable sector search as a condition of employment.
• Flexible to work after business hours.