Description
Job Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of the Home Visiting Supervisor, Program Manager and/or Assistant Home Visiting Supervisor, the Home Visitor will provide ongoing intensive support services, primarily through home visits, to assigned families and/or pregnant women.
Detailed Job Duties:
-Establish trusting relationships with assigned families. -Encourage healthy lifestyle changes. -Promote & recruit families/prenatal women to the KidsFirst Program. -Link families to other community supports and services. -Strengthen parent-child relationships. -Provide practical support that enables families to meet their goals. -Transport families to appointments when necessary. -Help parents to develop a variety of skills including but not limited to, parenting, problem solving and life skills. -Assist families in dealing with circumstances that place them and their children at risk.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge and awareness of cultural values and practices within the community. -Knowledge of child development and family dynamics. -Awareness of challenges common to high risk families. -Positive Attitude. -Demonstrated ability to relate to families undergoing a high degree of stress and to make referrals to KidsFirst Family Counselor. -Ability to handle high stress and emotionally demanding work environments. -Valid drivers license and use of your own insured vehicle. -Ability to work flexible hours. -Experience working with children and families is an asset.
*Applicants will be required to submit a criminal record check and child abuse record check upon request.