Kidsfirst Home Visitor

Job Title: KidsFirst Home Visitor

Organization: Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN) See www.signyorkton.ca

Yorkton SK Canada

Program: KidsFirst

Hours: 35 Hours per week, flexible schedule; Permanent Full-Time

Location: Yorkton, SK

Start Date: February 5, 2024

Yorkton KidsFirst is seeking a compassionate, independent and creative Home Visitor who has an interest and a passion in making a difference in the lives of Yorkton families and children. This position provides the opportunity to create positive changes for families by providing research-based information; creating connections with community supports; and supporting family directed goal development.

Why work for SIGN?

• Make a difference in the lives of children and families;
• Employer Paid Health/Dental Benefits and an employer matched pension;
• 1 Paid Day off a month; Competitive wages;
• On-going learning opportunities.

Expectations:

• Establish and maintain a trusting relationship with families by providing continuous family support through home visiting;
• Meet families in the family home that may have pets and/ or allergens;
• Use a strength-based approach while working with culturally diverse families;
• Assist families in developing their own goals, objectives and activities that best meet the needs of the family;
• Assist families in the referral process to other programs or community supports;
• Work independently and as part of a team;
• Maintain accurate records of home visits and electronic data collection;
• Remain accountable to SIGN and support the program principles;
• Be flexible with scheduling; this may include occasional evenings and weekend;
• Adopt a safe work approach;
• Take direction and feedback from management and contribute to a healthy team environment.

Qualifications and experience:

· Grade 12 education or equivalent or certification and training appropriate to the position;

· Experience working with children and families would be an asset;

· Valid driver’s license and access to a personal motor vehicle is required;

· A recent (6 months or less), clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Send resumes with covering letter and at least three references to:

Rhonda Berard, Manager

83 North Street, Yorkton, SK S3N 0G9

Phone: (306) 782-2193

Email: rhonda.berard@saskhealthauthority.ca

Applications close 5 pm on January 12, 2024. Only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

We thank all those who apply for their interest.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-12
Expected start date: 2024-02-05