Employment Opportunity
Position: HIPPY Home Visitor
Hours: Contract part-time, 25 hrs/week
Location: Hybrid
Compensation: $25.50
Contract Length: September 2026 to July 2027
Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) is seeking a compassionate and community-minded HIPPY Home Visitor to support families with preschool-aged children in the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program.
Working closely with newcomer, low-income, and socially isolated families, the Home Visitor helps parents build confidence as their child's first teacher while supporting children's school readiness, family wellbeing, and access to community resources.
What You'll Do
Conduct weekly home visits with participating families
Introduce and model HIPPY learning activities for parents
Encourage parents to support their child's learning at home
Build trusting relationships and provide ongoing support to families
Connect families to community resources and services
Assist with group meetings, family events, field trips, and celebrations
Maintain participant records and program documentation
Participate in training, staff meetings, and professional development
Represent PIRS at community outreach events and activities
What You Bring
High school diploma and relevant experience working with families, children, or community programs
Lived experience as a parent of a young child (ages 3–5) is a strong asset
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to motivate, encourage, and build positive relationships
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Flexibility and adaptability when working with diverse families
Additional language skills reflective of the communities served are highly valued
Why Join PIRS?
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
Work within a supportive, multicultural team environment
Receive ongoing training and professional development
Help newcomer and refugee families thrive in their communities
Working Conditions
Contract part-time position (25 hours/week), dependent on program funding
Community-based work involving home visits, outreach, and group activities
Regular travel throughout the service area
Regular home visits with families in a variety of home environments, requiring professionalism, cultural sensitivity, sound judgment, and adherence to organizational policies, confidentiality standards, and safety protocols
Occasional evening and weekend activities
Criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector check is required
To Apply:
Please apply including both a cover letter and resume via the applicable job portal, or directly via the PIRS career site. The deadline to apply is July 23, 2026.
We thank everyone for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
With respect, diversity, and collaboration at the core of PIRS, we are an organization that knows the value of talented people. We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ -identified and people with disabilities. Given the nature of our work, we also strongly encourage applications from self-identifying women with lived experience of migration.
