Family Home Visitor - Hamilton, Canada - Wesley

Wesley

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Family Home Visitor

Posting #:3770
Posting Date:12/22/2023
Posting Closing: until filled

Have you heard of us?
Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty.

Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We're committed to equity, diversity & inclusion, and, a healthy work-life balance. We would love for you to join our team

Are you the one we're looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated
Family Home Visitor who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment; to our clients, families, and each other.

The role of the
Family Home Visitor is to promote the healthy growth and development of children by supporting families in their homes, in person and/or via virtual technology, during various family stages (prenatal - 6 years of age).

As part of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program, the Family Home Visitor, together with a Public Health Nurse (PHN), works with families to build on their strengths, develop their parenting skills, and help them connect with community resources.

This position is a
unionized, full-time, temporary position. The contract is until
December 24, 2024. The rate of pay is
$19.98 per hour.

Schedule - Monday to Friday, 8:30 am -4:30 pm with occasional 9:00 am - 5:00 pm as needed, and the option to complete virtual visits from home in inclement weather.

**Key Responsibilities: - Mobile work, in person and/or via virtual technology with families in the City of Hamilton, on a frequent, regular basis. in clients' residences (homes, shelters, agencies, etc.).

Provide reinforcement of health teaching done by the Public Health Nurse/Service Coordinator.
Share, role model, and involve parents/caregivers in positive and practical, ageappropriate parenting strategies with their children, to increase an understanding of normal growth and development.
Support families to remove barriers in accessing community resources by accompanying them to community resources as appropriate.
Communicate regularly with the PHN, FHV teams, and FHV Manager, to discuss and review families' progress and FHV's focus with the family.
Support prenatal families to build relationships with their unborn child, prepare for the infant's arrival, and encourage healthy lifestyles and prenatal care.
Report to the appropriate child welfare agency if child abuse and/or neglect is suspected, as per Wesley and HBHC policies and procedures.
Participate in regular reflective practice supervision with the FHV Manager, attend and actively participate in team meetings, inservices and other training sessions.
Maintain accurate client records and confidentiality, as per Wesley and HBHC policies and procedures.

What you will bring:

Postsecondary education with an emphasis on Early Childhood Development.
English or French proficiency is preferred. Fluency in another language would also be an asset.
Experience working in an environment requiring a strong knowledge of growth and development in infants and children 06 years of age, with families, and encouraging positive parenting skills with young parents, families of diverse backgrounds and cultures, and LGBTQ families.
Excellent organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities, and a track record of resolving conflicts with a high level of professionalism.
Reliable Vehicle and valid driver's license.
Certification in food handling, nonviolent crisis intervention, and First Aid/CPR is preferred.
Previous home visiting experiences with families with children 06 years of age, including multicultural and vulnerable populations will be given preferences.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You Wesley offers

A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones
Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
Professional development and training opportunities Employee Discounts
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