QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma required. Post-Secondary education in early childhood education or prior experience in parent empowerment/family support is an asset.
• Lived experience as a parent of a three or four-year-old is an asset.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment; demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and interests of newcomer families or low socio-economic communities.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Good (functional) English oral and written communication skills, including good reading skills.
• Ability to communicate in one or more of the following additional languages an asset: Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Pashto, Dari.
• Ability to share knowledge with participants whose first language is not English.
• Basic knowledge of data entry is an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation as travel is required with the designated service area.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment and a strong understanding of inclusive and equitable service delivery.
• Ability to work occasional flexible hours including evenings, weekends and to work from any one of the agency’s sites.
• Successful candidates must provide current CPR and First aid certification and a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment.
  Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a complete resume of qualifications and experience, electronically to hrindus@induscs.ca by 12:00pm, August 14, 2025. Please ensure your application email has the subject heading of “HIPPY Home Visitor” - (insert your name)’
  This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Indus Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
  Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 10 months
  Pay: $23.50 per hour
  Expected hours: 25 per week
  Work Location: In person
  Application deadline: 2025-08-1

• Completing the pre-service training provided by Mothers Matter Canada.
• Conducting weekly in-home visits in the community.
• Participating in group meetings and development activities for participating families; delivering skills training through role-playing activities.
• Assisting in recruiting families to the program through outreach activities.
• Establishing professional relationships with participating families.
• Participating in the planning and facilitation of parent group meetings.
• Participating in all required training sessions and other development activities (requires prep and homework).
• Providing regular updates to parents on the well-being of their children.
• Reporting the child/family’s progress and family issues and concerns as they arise.
• Completing and submitting all reports and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Participating in all required program activities (i.e., graduations, etc.).
• Assisting in maintaining an efficient record keeping system of program operations, and of participating families.
• Participate in staff and team meetings and peer onboarding support as required.
• Adopt safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately.
• Perform other duties as required.