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Indigenous HIPPY Home Visitor

2 weeks ago

Kingston ON KK B, Canada Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest Full time

Position Title: Indigenous HIPPY Home Visitor

Organization: Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest (KNCLN)

Status: Part-Time hours a week)

Location: KNCLN Office, participant homes, and community-based settings

Compensation: $24.00-$28.00/hour- (based on experience)

About Us

The Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest is a Friendship Centre dedicated to supporting Indigenous families and communities through culturally safe programming, language revitalization, and wraparound services rooted in self-determination and community care.

About the Role

The Indigenous HIPPY Home Visitor supports Indigenous families with young children (18 months–5 years) by delivering the Indigenous HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) program in partnership with Mothers Matter.

This role equips parents and caregivers with early childhood learning tools, models weekly activities from the HIPPY curriculum, and provides culturally safe encouragement to strengthen parent–child relationships and school readiness.

The Home Visitor builds respectful, trusting relationships with families, advocates for their needs, and supports them in connecting with KNCLN programs, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community resources as appropriate.

What You'll Do

  1. Program Delivery & Family Support

  2. Recruit and enroll Indigenous families into the HIPPY program

  3. Model HIPPY curriculum and model activities for caregivers
  4. Support families in creating positive daily routines and readiness for school
  5. Encourage parents using strengths-based, culturally safe approaches

  6. strong skills to assess risk and safety

  7. Family Advocacy

  8. Advocate for families by connecting them to KNCLN supports or external services as needed (e.g., health, child development, or family programs)

  9. Respectfully support families navigating challenges, always centering their voices and choices

  10. Encourage participation in cultural programming, ceremonies, and teachings where appropriate

  11. Administration & Recordkeeping

  12. Maintain accurate records of family participation and program progress

  13. Track curriculum delivery and complete reports as required for KNCLN and Mothers Matter

  14. Ensure all information is kept confidential in line with PHIPA and KNCLN policies

  15. Training & Collaboration

  16. Attend HIPPY and Mothers Matter Canada training sessions and regular KNCLN staff meetings

  17. Collaborate with other KNCLN program teams to provide wraparound supports

  18. Share family feedback and program insights to strengthen the Indigenous HIPPY program

  19. Other Duties as Assigned

  20. Assist with KNCLN family wellness events and community-based activities

Skills & Strengths

  • Familiarity with Indigenous cultures, teachings, values, and family practices
  • Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with parents and children
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Patient, compassionate, and adaptable when working with families
  • Organized and dependable in managing home visits, paperwork, and schedules
  • Able to balance independence with teamwork in a small, supportive environment
  • Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries

What You Bring

Required:

  • Experience supporting families and/or young children (formal or lived experience, such as being a caregiver, will be considered valuable)
  • Knowledge of child development and parenting practices
  • Current First Aid & CPR (Level C)
  • Valid Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
  • Valid G2 or G driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
  • Understanding of the challenges and strengths of Indigenous families in urban contexts, including the impacts of intergenerational trauma

Preferred:

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with RECE registration, OR a related social services diploma with relevant experience
  • Experience in home visiting, outreach, or family support programming
  • Familiarity with child development screening tools (e.g., ASQ)
  • Experience facilitating family engagement or small group activities
  • Familiarity with local Indigenous languages

Work Expectations

Hours: Pat-Time Hours (22.5/week). Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Environment: KNCLN office, schools, and community sites, with occasional home visits

Physical: Light lifting (up to 25 lbs), travel to homes, activity setup

Emotional: Close work with families who may be experiencing challenges; requires empathy, patience, and healthy boundaries

Health & Safety: Must follow KNCLN safety protocols and comply with OHSA, WHMIS, Violence & Harassment, PHIPA, AODA

How to Apply

Please submit your:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter that tells us why this work matters to you

to by December 3, 2025

KNCLN values lived experience and is committed to Indigenous hiring. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous candidates, especially those with connections to our local nations and communities.

KNCLN is committed to ensuring an equitable, respectful, and welcoming hiring process. We recognize diverse accessibility needs and will provide accommodations upon request. Please contact Laura, Operations Manager at to share your access needs in confidence.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person