Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Families First Home Visitor provides strength-based support to families with children aged 0-5 to promote healthy development and positive parent-child relationships. They work within an inter-disciplinary team to conduct regular home visits and connect families with community resources.
Unit: Public Health Point Douglas Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: CUPE
10/05/2026 FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $24.039, $24.563, $25.043, $25.538, $26.038 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview The Families First Home Visitor works with families using a strength-based and solution-focused approach to promote positive parent-child relationships, support healthy childhood growth and development, enhance parenting skills, promote safety and well-being, and connect families with their community. The Families First Home Visitor reports to the regional Public Health/Community Team manager and in conjunction with the Public Health Nurse who provides reflective supervision and coordination for guidance in regional day-to-day operations.
Families First is a community-based resource designed to promote healthy growth and development of children by supporting families, in their homes, during pregnancy and the first five years of a child’s life, for a period of up to three years.
A Families First Home Visitor works as a member of an inter-disciplinary team and is responsible to initiate and maintain regular connection through family-centered home visiting.
The incumbent will utilize an evidence-informed curriculum and share activities that support positive parent-child interactions.
In consultation and with guidance from Public Health Nurses, the Home Visitor has a responsibility to support families to explore goals related to their family’s culture and values.
The Home Visitor implements home visiting practices according to established guidelines of the provincial Families First Program.
The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision, values, and policies of the Regional Health Authority.
Experience
Minimum (1) year experience working with families with young children ages 0-5, or prenatal families in areas related to parenting, in the last five years required.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
High School Diploma or equivalent; or GED Manitoba Standards required. Certification as a Community Support Worker, Social Services Worker, Family Support Worker, Early Childhood Educator, or other relevant post-secondary education in a related field, is an asset. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. Successful candidate required to complete Families First provincial orientation and training as scheduled.
Certification/Licensure/Registration Not applicable Qualifications and Skills
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to adapt to a work environment within an organization that embraces change.
Shows initiative and able to take direction.
Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team using effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively use curriculum-based resources, utilizing adult learning principles.
Ability to plan, organize and implement strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices effectively.
Knowledge of early childhood growth and development prenatally up to five years of age.
Understanding of Indigenous culture, traditions, values, and language is an asset.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications, other Information Technology, and technical equipment.
Demonstrated fluency in English including verbal, reading and written communication skills.
Proficiency in both official languages essential for designated bilingual positions.
Market context
In Manitoba, Families First Home Visitor roles tend to attract candidates with experience supporting families with young children, especially in community-based settings. This role is competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license, and reliable access to a vehicle for travel. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review fit faster before applying.