Social Services Home Visitor

Job summary

Provide in-home parenting education and support services to expectant parents and families with children up to age six. Collect and prepare data to ensure proper reporting for stakeholders while helping families create safe, nurturing environments.

Job details

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association McMan is a not-for-profit agency that has been operating since 1975. McMan provides a range of comprehensive programs across Alberta. Earning a sound reputation from success stories and positive relationships, McMan has become well known for being a responsive, highly competent, and innovative partner in service delivery. A diverse range of programs and services are accessible through local offices across Alberta to anyone who needs help. We believe that help from someone who cares should never be out of reach. Our Family Resource Network in Drayton Valley is seeking a: Full-Time Permanent Home Visitor The FRN (Family Resource Network) is funded through the Childcare and Early Intervention Delivery Branch of The Ministry of Children and Family Services and has been created to provide Alberta families, children and youth aged 0-18 with evidence based and informed services. The services offered by the FRN will include child development, well-being support, caregiver capacity building support, and social connections and supports. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: * Post secondary diploma at minimum, preferred degree directly related to Human Services from an approved institution * Required 1 year of frontline human services experience, preferred 3 years of human services work related to working with families * Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable) * Committed to provide common sense, understandable and useful parenting skills. * Basic First Aid Level C with adult, child, and infant CPR &AED * Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training * Intervention Record & Criminal Record Checks with the vulnerable sector * Class 5 drivers license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for client transportation required. * Knowledge of the Child, Youth, Family Enhancement Act considered an asset. Responsibilities include: * Provided in-home parenting education and family support services to expectant parents and those with children newborn to age six. * Work in the family home provides families with information and support that helps them improve their parenting skills and provide a safe, nurturing environment for their children. * Serve families who face challenges that may place their children at risk and keep them from developing to their full potential. * Collect and prepare data to ensure proper reporting in accordance with stakeholder deadlines. Wage Range: $25.84 - $28.90 per hour. Plus, Travel Reimbursement at $0.57/KM. Benefits: McMan promotes the wellbeing of our employees, promoting flexibility including 27 paid days off per year, as well as an excellent benefit package that includes extended health care with a paramedical combined maximum of $2000.00 per year plus an additional $2500.00 per year for mental health supports, dental coverage including orthodontics, and vision coverage all starting day one of employment. In addition, McMan provides a 100% employer contribution pension after 6 months calculated at 4% of gross base earnings. Hours of work: 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work select afternoons, evenings and weekends to provide programming that serves a wide range of populations. Competition will remain open until a successful applicant is found. We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for a multi step interview process. McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity

What you’ll do

Provide in-home parenting education and support services to expectant parents and families with children up to age six. Collect and prepare data to ensure proper reporting for stakeholders while helping families create safe, nurturing environments.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Services and at least one year of frontline experience. Must possess a Class 5 driver's license, reliable vehicle, First Aid Level C, and clear criminal record checks.

Benefits

• Extended Health Care
• Dental
• Vision
• Pension

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Parenting Education
• Family Support
• Case Management
• Data Collection
• Crisis Intervention
• De-escalation
• Child Development
• Caregiver Capacity Building

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education

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