Indigenous Hippy and Smart Home Visitor

3 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society Full time

Position: Indigenous HIPPY and SMART Home Visitor
Indigenous HIPPY & SMART Program - Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society Temporary part-time position
hours of work: 20 hours per week, tentative starting ASAP to June 28, 2024

Summary:
Reports to: Indigenous HIPPY Coordinator

**Responsibilities**:

- Makes in-person and/or virtual home visits on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, utilizing peer support skills by modelling, mentoring, and sharing program objectives and information to enhance parenting skills, building trusting relationships with families based on curriculum with a family centred approach. Virtual home visits will require staff to make regular deliveries of curriculum and supplies to the clients.
- Provides referrals to early childhood education and community resources as needed by the client and their families.
- Assists in program promotion and recruits 15 families who meet program criteria.
- Completes and updates information on a computerized database
- Participates in the planning and execution of HIPPY Families' virtual or in-person group meetings.
- Support families one to one in creating a daily routine with HIPPY homework and converting the home environment into a place of rich learning opportunities.
- keeps the HIPPY coordinator abreast of child/family progress, issues and concerns as they arise.
- Attends weekly curriculum training sessions.

Qualifications:
Completion of high school OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer. As this program is based on a peer support model, preference is given to past HIPPY clients. Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral English at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and courteously with clientele, staff, and the public from differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to share experiences and work co-operatively with team members
- Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to set and maintain boundaries with clients and manage self-care.
- Possession of and the ability to maintain a clear provincial criminal record check.
- Knowledge of the Indigenous Community with an understanding of history, traditions, and community resources.
- Valid BC driver's license and access to a safe, reliable vehicle is an asset.

**The position is based at the VAFCS office in East Vancouver. Training is provided.**

How to apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter to Osiris Lopez - Indigenous HIPPY Coordinator

**Job Types**: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: Up to $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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