Home Visitor - KidsFirst North - La Ronge
Job No:
NLSD122
Location:
La Ronge
KidsFirst is a voluntary program that supports families with children prenatal to age 3. The program is delivered using a curriculum that enhances parenting knowledge, builds on family strengths, and provides support. The program is a combination of home visiting services, referrals to other agencies, assisting with access to early learning and childcare opportunities, and encouraging the development of family support systems. It is culturally relevant, child-centered, family-focused, and strength-based.
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and would enjoy working for an organization that is progressive and embraces change, full of opportunity for personal and professional growth, values and supports the individuality of its employees and their ideas, KidsFirst North is currently hiring.
Location: KidsFirst North, La Ronge
Start Date: As soon as possible
FTE: Full-time
Term of Employment: One-Year Term
Salary and Benefits: According to education and experience.
Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Preference will be given to the candidate with the following experience and training:
- Early Childhood Certification and/or a Social Work Degree with a demonstrated supervisory background. Equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
- Knowledge in early childhood development, family dynamics, and prevention strategies.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Must possess effective communication skills (both oral and written) as well as strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Possesses strong computer skills.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a reliable vehicle, and obtain a $2,000,000.00 liability insurance policy.
- Ability to travel on occasion as may be required by the position
Under the supervision of the Home Visiting Supervisor, duties will include but are not limited to:
- Provide ongoing support services to assigned families and/or pregnant women primarily through home visits: group activities and in-office home visits may also be utilized
- Identify & support women &/or parents with children aged 0-3 to develop strong support systems utilizing other community services and resources.
- Provide client families with information and life skill development opportunities using an approach that promotes positive parent-child relationships, healthy growth & development, and enhanced family functioning.
For more information, please call Rebecca Clark, Program Manager, at 306-425-0633 or Rhonda Fiske, Assistant Program Manager, at 306-425-8443.
A Criminal Record Check must be submitted with the resume to be considered for an interview. A Vulnerable Sector Search is required upon hire.
Thank you for your interest in KidsFirst NORTH. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.