Parenting Journey Home Visitor Position
Do you want a career that makes a difference and helps families every day?
Are you a compassionate person with a passion for community work?
Nova Village NS (NVNS) is a family hub and impact organization that started in 1986. The mission of NVNS is to provide programs and support that enrich lives and foster well-being. Our vision is to create a thriving community of belonging and opportunity.
Our employees are a dedicated team, passionate about making our community stronger and ensuring all families have a place to turn to when they need support. The team is guided by shared values of equity, compassion, adaptability, and collaboration.
We offer generous vacation time, work from home on storm days, paid time-off, matching RRSP, health & dental benefits, professional development budget, on-site staff parking and a 32.5-hour paid work week.
Position: Full-time Parenting Journey Home Visitor. This is an in-person position.
Hours: 12 pm - 7 pm Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm on Fridays
Option to work remotely on Tuesdays.
Location: 6 Titus Street, Halifax, NS
Wage : $ 32.00 an hour 32.5 paid hours/week
Term : One year/possible extension
About Parenting Journey Home Visitor
The Parenting Journey Home Visitor Position is a home visitation program that provides support for families experiencing complex social, emotional, and familial challenges. The Parenting Journey Home Visitor works collaboratively with families to build meaningful, helping relationships while collectively identifying strengths, resources, challenges, and priorities, using a holistic framework.
The Parenting Journey Home Visitor will provide support to families and their children/youth age birth to 19 years in the following areas:
- child/youth growth and development
- parent-child/youth relationships
- parenting knowledge and skills
- family life management
- community connections and referrals
Qualifications: Degree or diploma in Social Work, Counselling, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences or Human Services from an accredited college or university.
Additional Certifications: Mental Health First Aid an asset, ASIST training an asset, Cultural Sensitivity Training an asset, NVCI an asset, Trauma-Informed Practice an asset, Solution Focused Practice an asset, Intro into Counselling an asset and Motivational Practice an asset, Training in Nobody's Perfect, Incredible Years, Handle with Care an asset.
Experience: One-year minimum experience working with/ providing support services to children/youth and families.
Reports To: Executive Director/Operation-Program Lead
Skill Requirements:
- Computer proficiency with Google programs
- Ability to demonstrate implementation of strong professional boundaries
- Demonstrate knowledge in the Health Protection Act and specifically the Child and Family Services Act
- Excellent communication skills both orally and written
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary setting
- Excellent time management and organization skills to manage a busy and complex caseloads
- Up to date knowledge of community resources and supports
- Demonstrate effective judgment, decision-making & problem-solving skills
- Group and individual facilitation skills
- Competencies in other languages an asset; Arabic an asset
- Lift and carry 30 lbs. and stand for periods of time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with families to determine families’ strengths, areas for development, priorities, and needs
- Manage & monitor complex and demanding caseloads involving child protection, mental health & addictions, and justice issues
- Develop and implement individualized family plans in a collaborative manner with families that outline goals, strategies, roles and responsibilities and timelines
- Support families to reach their goals by providing support, education, advocacy and referrals
- Facilitate programs as needed in an individual manner or group setting
- Provide transportation to PJ families as needed
- Participating in regular supervision and informal debriefs
- Participating and organizing case conferencing that includes families and other service providers
- Participating in ongoing training, regional meetings, and professional development
- Maintain files and statistics on families for year-end report
- Assist other staff as needed and participate in other programs / events as needed
- Advertise /promote the program including social media platforms.
- Make and maintain community partners
- General housekeeping duties and administrative tasks related to program
Other Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and use of a reliable insured vehicle (travel is required)
- Complete criminal records and vulnerable sector check
- Current CPR /First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
To Apply: - Email cover letter and CV to Shannon Scott Tibbetts @ [email protected]
Start Date: ASAP ; Submission Deadline August 7, 2026
NVNS is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination and values diversity. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, recent Immigrants, and persons of varied sexual and gender identities. Members of these groups are encouraged to apply and self-identify in their cover letter.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in seeking employment with NVNS.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Work from home
Experience:
- support services to youth and families: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- drivers licence (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS B3N 2Y7
