The Parenting Journey is a community-based family support program designed to promote the optimal growth and development of children and youth through purposeful, goal-based home visitation. 

The Family Support Home Visitor will provide support to families and their children age 3 to 16 years in the following areas:

• child/youth growth and development
• parent-child relationships
• parenting knowledge and skills
• family life management
• community connections and referrals

Specific Duties Include

• Conducting home visits throughout Inverness and Richmond counties
• Conducting family assessments and develop goals
• Develop Individual Family Service Plans
• Make referrals
• Document and maintain complete and accurate records
• Participate in debriefing, case conferences and professional development

Qualifications 

• Undergraduate degree in social sciences (Early Childhood Education, Psychology, etc.) or combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience in working with children and/or youth and families in a community-based setting
• Knowledge of child/youth development
• Understanding of child/youth outcomes in the context of family and community
• Knowledge and understanding of positive parenting and parent-child relationships
• Understanding of family/community dynamics
• Knowledge and understanding of child abuse and neglect
• Knowledge and understanding of family violence and its impact on children/youth
• Knowledge and experience in using screening/assessment tools
• Knowledge of child/youth/family/community resources, programs and services

Please forward resumes to:

Mail:  Parenting Journey   
31 Old Mull River Road
Mabou NS
B0E 1X0
Email: ellen.macisaac@strait.ednet.ns.ca