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Regional Connections Immigrant Services
HIPPY Home Visitor Position
Regional Connections is a local non-profit organization with offices in Morden, Winkler, Altona and Dauphin. Our core programs for newcomers and Canadians, include settlement, employment, community connections, cultural diversity workshops, and language training.
Program Summary and Job Overview:
HIPPY is a unique program that provides Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY).
The program provides support for vulnerable and isolated moms in their role as their child's first and
most important teacher. Parents are provided weekly learning material that will help prepare children
ages 3-5 for school.
The HIPPY Home Visitor is warm and friendly and is able to connect with parents from a variety of
backgrounds. They enjoy working with families with young children and are able to work well both
independently and as part of a team. This job requires someone who is flexible, compassionate,
energetic, and has a desire to learn and grow in their skills and knowledge.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Schedule and attend home visits with each client on a weekly basis
- Visit participating parents for the purpose of modelling relationship building activities that
parents can do with their child(ren) - Participate in the planning and execution of group meetings, including role-playing the current
week’s activities and the implementation of an enrichment activity - Participate in ongoing professional development training and other staff development
activities, as designated by the HIPPY Coordinator - Assist in the recruitment of families to the program
- Timely completion and submission of required reports and other documentation
- Participate in all HIPPY sponsored activities (field trips, child graduation, group
meetings/conversation groups) - Provide support, coaching, and teaching for new Home Visitors as required
- Promotion of Regional Connections other programs and services
- The HIPPY home visitor position is a 10-month term position that can be renewed annually (for
a 3 year maximum) in which Home Visitors have the opportunity to participate in personal
growth and professional development activities along with the responsibilities of the Home
Visitor position - Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Lives in Dauphin or surrounding area
- Can read, write and speak in the English Language (CLB 5 or 6)
- Likes to work with others, especially with children and adults
- Is creative and excited about trying new things
- Includes others in activities and likes to work in a team
- Enjoys being with groups of people
- Can work with computers
- Can speak in a second language
- Is comfortable going into clients homes for home visits
- Flexible, patient and interested in helping others
- Someone who has been part of the HIPPY and/or an active student in Regional Connections
English classes preferred - Some knowledge of the Canadian school system preferred
- Has shown emotional maturity and sensitivity to the needs and interests of others
- Can work flexible hours
- Can legally work in Canada
Terms of Employment:
- Working Hours: 25 hours per week
- 40 weeks/year, during the months of September – June
- Rate of Pay: $17.68/hour
- Criminal Record Check Clearance with Vulnerable Sector
- Child Abuse Registry Check Clearance
- Driver’s licence (class 5) and a reliable personal vehicle – mileage is paid
- The candidate must be available to schedule Home Visit appointments from Monday to Friday primarily between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm but some evening appointments may be required.
