YWCA HIPPY Co-Ordinator

3 days ago

Vancouver, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full time

Term Full-Time until March 31, 2025, 35 hours per week

Location

Posting Period

Job Description

The YWCA, in partnership with the Mothers Matter Centre, is piloting the HIPPY project within the 2nd stage transition houses in the Lower Mainland.

The YWCA HIPPY coordinator reports to the Manager, Transition Housing and is responsible for overseeing, implementing and co-ordinating the HIPPY program.

About the HIPPY Program: Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is an evidence-based program that works in the home to support vulnerable and isolated mothers in their critical role as their child’s first and most important teacher. HIPPY strengthens families and communities by empowering mothers to actively participate in Canadian society and prepare their children for success in school and life. As the foundational program of the Mothers Matter Centre, HIPPY Canada has transformed more than 55,000 lives.

This position will see the overseeing of the pilot program in 2nd stage Transition Houses

What you’ll be doing:

Recruitment of families to participate in HIPPY

Providing both virtual and in person support for Home Visitors (HV’s)

Schedule pre-home visits to do intake with families. Oversee general intake process.

Order relevant supplies and materials for programming

Enrolling HV’s and families in ETO

Meeting with stakeholders and other service providers to create networks and communities for families

Organizing and distribute relevant information and pamphlets where needed

Organizing group meetings between other co-ordinators and with HV’s

Completing progress reports for HV’s and families

Data entry in ETO

Organizing social events and field trips

Provide training for Home Visitors on HIPPY materials and professional development topics, as required by the Mothers Matter Centre.

Participate in national HIPPY activities and programs (i.e. monthly conference calls, ongoing training webinars, etc.

Promoting the model – presentations to stakeholders etc

Represent HIPPY site at conferences, presentations and community meetings.

Recommending changes to program materials and the methodology as required

Implement special projects (whenever feasible) as part of the HIPPY Program (i.e. Adopt-a-Reader Campaign, Story Bank Project, Mothers Matter Awards, etc.).

Manage logistics pertaining to technology (ie. Ordering and handing out tablets for moms)

Planning and executing HIPPY graduations

Other duties as required

What you’ll need:

Experience working with single mothers

Able to articulate a feminist analysis of violence against women

Knowledge of social services policies and practices

Knowledge of early childhood learning is an asset (but not required)

Ability to work independently

Ability to oversee and manage a team of 2-3 home visitors

Excellent organizational skills

A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.

The YWCA Metro Vancouver’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination from COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the YWCA deem it necessary to reintroduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

What we offer: We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package:

Extended medical and dental benefits

Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions

Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members

free membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres

Pay Rate: $28.96 per hour

A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.

How to Apply

This is an exciting time for the YWCA. Join us and be part of an inclusive, dedicated and impactful workplace Candidates are invited to send cover letters and resumes by March 8, 2024, to:

Lisa Rupert, VP Housing and Violence Prevention

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview processes are accessible to all applicants; if you require accommodations in submitting your application, or have other questions, please contact the hiring manager as listed. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, transferrable skills, lived experience, and business need. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about this and other YWCA Metro Vancouver career opportunities, please visit ywcavan.org.

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