Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Home Visitor provides strength-based support to families with young children to promote healthy development and positive parent-child relationships. They work within an inter-disciplinary team to deliver curriculum-based home visits and connect families with community resources.
Public Health Seven Oaks Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/05/2026 - Indefinite Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings 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 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 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.
Utilizing an evidence-informed curriculum, the Home Visitor engages in 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.
Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
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 ability to take direction.
Ability 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
Home Visitor roles in Manitoba support family and early-childhood programs, with demand connected to services delivered in community settings. Candidates may be more competitive when they combine experience with families of young children, a high school diploma or equivalent, and reliable travel access through a valid Class 5 licence and vehicle. The AI-summarized requirements and benefits here come from the original posting, saving research time; confirm travel expectations before applying.