Kidsfirst Home Visitor

**Job Title: KidsFirst Home Visitor**

**Yorkton SK Canada**

**Program: KidsFirst**

**Hours: Term Full Time: 35 Hours per week, flexible schedule; potential for permanent full time**

**Location: Yorkton, SK**

**Term Dates: December 2, 2024 to June 4, 2025**
- **Yorkton KidsFirst is seeking a compassionate, independent and creative Home Visitor who has an interest and a passion in making a difference in the lives of Yorkton families and children. This position provides the opportunity to create positive changes for families by providing research-based information; creating connections with community supports; and supporting family directed goal development.**_

**Why work for SIGN?**
- Make a difference in the lives of children and families;
- Employer Paid Health/Dental Benefits (except LTD) and an employer matched pension;
- 1 Paid Day off a month**; **Competitive wages;
- On-going learning opportunities.

**Expectations**:

- Establish and maintain a trusting relationship with families by providing continuous family support through home visiting;
- Meet families in the family home that may have pets and/ or allergens;
- Use a strength-based approach while working with culturally diverse families;
- Assist families in developing their own goals, objectives and activities that best meet the needs of the family;
- Assist families in the referral process to other programs or community supports;
- Work independently and as part of a team;
- Maintain accurate records of home visits and electronic data collection;
- Remain accountable to SIGN and support the program principles;
- Be flexible with scheduling; this may include occasional evenings and weekend;
- Adopt a safe work approach;
- Take direction and feedback from management and contribute to a healthy team environment.

**Qualifications and experience**:

- Grade 12 education or equivalent or certification and training appropriate to the position;
- Experience working with children and families would be an asset;
- Valid driver’s license and access to a personal motor vehicle is required;
- A recent (6 months or less), clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

**Send resumes with covering letter and at least three references to**:
Verna Liebreich, Manager

83 North Street, Yorkton, SK S3N 0G9

Phone: (306) 782-2193

**Applications close 5 pm on November 11, 2024. Only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted.**

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-11
Expected start date: 2024-12-02