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Family Visitor - job post

Fort McMurray First Nation Group of Companies
3.9 out of 5 stars
Fort McMurray, AB
Permanent

Job details

Job type

  • Permanent

Shift and schedule

  • Weekends as needed
  • Evening shift

Location

Fort McMurray, AB

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Vision care
  • Dental care
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program

Full job description

Job Overview:

The Family Visitor, under the supervision of the Health Director, will work with families and caregivers to develop their parenting skills and capacity; Provide access resources in and outside of the community and raise healthy babies and young children in an environment of culture, safety, growth and learning. Working in partnership with the Community Health Representative, Community Health Nurse, and Health Department staff, the Family Visitor will provide support on matters relevant to the health and well-being of caregivers, mothers, infants, children and families in ways that are culturally appropriate and respectful.

This role serves a diverse range of community members, including individuals who are caregivers, pre-pregnant, infants, young children, adults, Elders, and families.

Responsibilities:

Arrange and maintain family visits in the home or another mutually agreed upon meeting place

  • Plan and prepare materials to guide and support parents and caregivers about child development
  • Provide information and resources to caregivers, expectant and new parents on pregnancy and healthy child development
  • Promote a safe, secure and caring environment
  • Teach one-on-one behavior management, parenting skills and life skills
  • Support families and caregivers in completing and submitting Jordan’s Principal applications
  • With support from the Community Health Nurse, provide information and resources on breastfeeding, family planning and general health
  • Provide information and link families with programs, supports and services in the community
  • Identify organizations and services for supporting the needs of families and make referrals when needed
  • Hold space and listen to parents and caregivers, encouraging them to talk about their needs, struggles and successes
  • Offer encouragement, hope and reassurance to parents and caregivers
  • May occasionally provide in-home respite care for children while caregivers/parents tend to basic needs or appointments
  • Review caregivers and families’ progress with the broader Community Health team
  • Support in Community Health and other Health & Wellness related programming and events

· Provide latest program information and updated statistics as required

· Attend scheduled staff meetings and perform other duties as required

Requirements:

· Certificate, diploma or degree in social sector, early childhood education or health related field preferred.

· Provide a current and satisfactory Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check required

· Experience in facilitating parenting programs and direct support is considered an asset

· Experience supporting behavioural management techniques an asset

· Valid First Aid/CPR Required

· Experience working in an Indigenous Community including knowledge of First Nations Culture, traditions and values is considered an asset

· Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; an aptitude for learning new computer systems

· Must possess strong assessment, communication, organizational, problem solving, and counselling skills.

· Must be able to work both independently and as a part of a team and possess a good understanding of the determinants of health.

· Effective communication skills, oral and written, are required

· Able to work positively, effectively and cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team

· Willing to obtain a class 4 driver’s license

· Ability to work a flexible shift including daytime, evenings and weekends.

· Successful candidate will be required to travel to Fort McMurray #468 First Nation daily

Why Apply?

In addition to your Salary/Hourly earnings, we also offer the following:

· We care a lot about your future, and we offer a defined contribution Registered Pension Plan

· A benefits package with Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

· A healthy work-life balance

· Employee and Family Assistance Program

· An opportunity to work for a harmonious community with a rich culture that builds its economic and social success

· Commitment to accountability, respect for one another, and hard work

Job Type: Permanent

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a certificate, diploma, or degree in the social sector?
  • Can you provide a clear RCMP criminal record check/Vulnerable sector check?
  • Do you have valid First Aid/CPR certification?
  • Do you have a valid Class 5 driver's license, reliability vehicle to transport yourself to and from the Nation, and willingness to obtain Class 4?

Work Location: In person

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