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KidsFirst Home Visitor
This position is based out of our Aboriginal Headstart office and is a full-time position. The KidsFirst program offers intensive Parenting and Early Childhood support for families with children prenatal to age 3. The Home Visitor uses a strength-based family-centered approach to promote healthy parenting practices. The Home Visitor works under the direction of the Executive Director of Aboriginal Headstart, KidsFirst Home Visiting Supervisors,and the Program Manager. The Home Visitor meets families in their homes to strengthen positive parenting practices and parent/child interactions. Extensive training is offered inclusive of but not limited to: Growing Great Kids Curriculum, Attachment Theory,and Social Determinants of Health.
Knowledge, skills and experience in these areas would be an asset:
* Critical thinking
* Early Childhood Development
* Healthy Parenting
* Healthy Relationships
* Emotional Maturity and Compassion
* Cultural Sensitivity
* Indigenous Cultures
* Community Resources
* Computer Skills
Indigenous ancestry and languages are desirable. A Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector search is required. A reliable working vehicle, valid driver's license and driver's abstract are required. Evening and weekend work may be required but is not typical and very minimal. This job requires the individual to have the ability to transfer program materials up to 30 lbs, climb stairs during home visits and any other potential physical and environmental challenges related to this role. Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter with resume, including names of three work references by Friday April 26th. We thank all for applying. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Apply to:
Mick Gratias,Program Manager KidsFirst Prince Albert
Unit 560/570 1403 Central Avenue (Gateway Mall)
Prince Albert,SK S6V 7J4
tel: 306.765.6656 fax: 306.765.6659
email: kidsfirstmick@sasktel.net
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Assess the developmental level of children
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
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