Hippy Home Visitor for The Ywca Metro Vancouver

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full time

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 Home Visitor reports to the HIPPY Co-ordinator and 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.

The Home Visitor position provides an established home and group-based education program that teaches parents to prepare their 2-5 years old child for school through in-person and virtual home visits. The Home Visitor will be supported by the HIPPY Co-ordinator at the YWCA Metro Vancouver and Mother Matters Centre (MMC) to develop their own personal career plan and work towards achievement of that plan, which includes participating in professional development and career planning training to prepare for future employment opportunities after they leave the program. The position will be housed at and functionally managed by the YWCA Metro Vancouver.

**Responsibilities**:

- Makes in-person and/or virtual home visits on a weekly basis (at least 2 in-person home visits/month), 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.
- Provide referrals to early childhood education and community resources as needed by the client and their families.
- Assists in program promotion and recruits families who meet program criteria.
- Completes and updates information on computerized database.
- Attends weekly curriculum training sessions.
- Schedule pre-home visits to do intake with families.
- Order relevant supplies and materials for programming
- Meeting with stakeholders and other service providers to create networks and communities for families
- Organizing and distribute relevant information and pamphlets where needed
- Completing progress reports for families
- Data entry in ETO
- Participate in national HIPPY activities and programs (i.e. monthly conference calls, ongoing training webinars, etc.
- Recommending changes to program materials and the methodology as required
- Other duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of high school OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer. As this program is based on peer support model, preference is given to past HIPPY clients and former home visitors of the HIPPY program.
- 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

**ABOUT THE YWCA**
This year, YWCA Metro Vancouver marks 125 years of serving our community. We recognize that Canada was founded through colonialist and racist policies, and the YWCA was established and operated during this time. We also recognize that these legacies exist in our present time and are committed to actively decolonizing our policies, programs and practices. Our vision: We boldly envision a just and equitable world for women, families and allies. Our mission: We advance gender equity alongside women, families, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people through advocacy and integrated services that help support personal, collective and economic wellbeing.

This is an exciting time for the YWCA. Join us and be part of a passionate, dedicated and impactful team

How to Apply

**Shaoli Choudhury, Manager, Transition Houses**
YWCA Metro Vancouver

**Job Type**: Contract

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