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Professional, enthusiastic, motivated, & nurturing Intensive Home Visitor by supporting the family unit within the community, assist families to build parenting capacity & provide a positive home environment, provide education and information to families as needed in order to enhance parent-child relationships and improve child health and development & document all visits, must have valid drivers license. Position requires work schedule flexibility, A Grade 12 education or equivalent, Post-secondary certificate/degree in a health care/child care discipline is an asset, 1-3 years of experience, excellent written & verbal communication skills, Strong organizational skills, ability to generate computer reports, the employee physical demand include bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting, to ensure the safety of families and staff; stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time.
Essential Skills:
-Computer knowledge
-Quick decision making and problem solving
-Exceptional oral and written communication
-Excellent time management
-Team oriented with strong independent skills
-Must have knowledge understanding and sensitivity to Aboriginal cultures and traditional parenting practices
-Able to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Chemical Dependency Counselling Training/Certification
Specific Skills
- Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Female
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups