Home Visitor

Closer to Home Community Services•Calgary, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Visitor is responsible for providing long term emotional, practical and cultural support for Indigenous families with children aged 0-6, who self-refer to the home visitation program. This program works with families who seek resources, information and services through the Family Resource Network (FRN) and its many programs. Please note that the following are non-negotiable compliance requirements for all Closer to Home employees before an offer letter can be issued. First Aid Certificate Level C from an Alberta OHS Approved Agency A reliable personal vehicle Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License Clean 3 Year Driver’s Abstract - apply here Proof of $2M Liability Auto Insurance Coverage Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (completed within the last 6 months) - apply here Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months) - apply here Please refer to the Qualifications section for details.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in a related field and/or previous experience working with vulnerable children and families is required.
Knowledge of Indigenous culture, histories and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous people.
Willing to work in a flexible work week, including evenings and weekends when needed.
First Aid/CPR Level C or higher
A clean Intervention Record Check (IRC) from Children and Family Services and Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (PIC) are one of the non-negotiable compliance requirements for all Closer to Home employees before an offer letter can be issued. We highly encourage all applicants to apply for the IRC and PIC before the interview as it can take up to 6 weeks to process. Please apply for the IRC (free of cost) here and the PIC with Vulnerable Sector Check ($75) here.
This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes. Candidates must show proof of a class 5 Alberta driver’s license, a personal vehicle, and a clean 3-year driver’s abstract. Candidates must also agree to maintain a 2 million liability insurance on their personal vehicle and consent to the possibility of an annual driver’s abstract review to meet our insurance provider’s requirements. Mileage will be reimbursed in alignment with the CRA guideline and CTH policy.
Can work full-time in Canada without sponsorship.
Instills Trust
Consumer Focus
Communicates Effectively
Situational Adaptability
Ensures Accountability

Responsibilities

To assess and support the emotional needs of families.
Provide support to the families in their homes and a variety of other settings with the goal of helping them to learn necessary skills, such as problem solving, child development, parenting skills, budgeting, conflict management and connecting to their culture.
Assist families in engaging with learning traditional knowledge, practices and ceremonies
Connecting families to Elders and Knowledge keepers
Participate in developing relevant family goals and implementing, evaluating and re-designing goal plans in cooperation with the family.
Promote self-esteem and self-reliance within family members.
Provide information, articles, books and other culturally sensitive materials needed to assist families in learning more about parenting, child development and other applicable skills or areas of information.
Assist families in successfully meeting their goals.
Complete appropriate paperwork/tools/goal plans in an efficient and timely manner.
Maintain and adhere to all health and safety requirements and report all hazards and injuries to the immediate supervisor.