Family Visitor - Richmond Hill, Canada - York Region

York Region

Verified Company

Richmond Hill, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Status

Temporary Part-Time

Temporary

Approximate length of assignment, in months
1 Type of Position

- a Replacement

Start Date
Immediate
Salary
Per hour
Salary

Grade
- $ $32.6

Department
York Region > Community & Health Services > Public Health > Child and Family Health
Location
PH 50 High Tech Road,
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4N7 CA (Primary)
Job Description (E)

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Manager, Child and Family Health, and as a member of the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children (HBHC) home visiting team, provides activities that support families who are pregnant and/or with young children at high risk of not meeting developmental milestones, within the guidelines of the Ontario HBHC Program, including home and community visiting, telephone and family support activities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Works as a part of a team to identify service plan goals and strategies, implement activities and monitor and review family progress.
Develops trusting, nonjudgemental and supportive relationships with children and families; encourages and assists families to identify and build on existing strengths.
Role models positive parenting skills, effective communication, problem solving and coping skills that promote family wellbeing.
Links individuals and families to appropriate community supports and services (e.g. food banks, Ontario Early Years Centres, parenting groups and recreation programs).
Consults with and/or reports to the Children's Aid Society, in accordance with responsibilities under Ontario's Child and Family Services Act.
Advocates for families to receive needed services/supports.
Provides care that is respectful to the diversity within York Region.
Identifies safety concerns and provides information and support that address safety needs/ requirements of children and families.
May occasionally be required to respond to emergency situations outside of normal business hours, as related to the Departmental Emergency Plan.
Performs other duties, as required, in accordance with job responsibilities and program objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a Post Secondary Certificate or Diploma (1 year or more) in health, social services, child development, early childhood education or related discipline, or approved equivalent combination of experience and education.
Minimum three (3) years experience in early childhood settings providing guidance to families about parenting or experience working with infants or young children.
Satisfactory Police Criminal Background Check.
Valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license and a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.
Council Approval Date
Scheduled Weekly Hours
2 Scheduled Shifts
Operational Hours
Close Date
December 6, 2023

- # of Hires Needed

Union

CUPE 905 York Region

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York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the Region, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation.