Families First Home Visitor l (SS-24-356)

Families First is a community-based resource designed to promote healthy growth and development of children by supporting families in their homes during pregnancy and the first five years of a child’s life, for a period of up to three years. 

Under the guidance of the Families First – Public Health Nurse, and directly reporting to the Regional Manager – Public Health‐Healthy Living, the Home Visitor I acts as a member of an inter-disciplinary team and is responsible to initiate and maintain regular connection through family centered home based visiting.  The incumbent will utilize an evidence informed curriculum, and share activities that support positive parent-child relationships and enhance child health and development as well as build on existing strengths by optimizing the family’s use of community resources.  In consultation with Public Health Nurses, the Home Visitor I has a responsibility to support families to explore goals related to their values.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

Full Time 1.0 Permanent
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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