HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) Home Visitor at YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Title: HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) Home Visitor

Location: Amherst, NS and surrounding area

Position Status: Part-Time, Seasonal (approximately 20-25 hours per week)

Compensation: $21.53 per hour

Start Date: Immediately

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigating a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults.

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighborhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.

As Part Of Your Total Compensation

• Complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
• Access to Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home
  
  

About The Program And Opportunity

This position will focus on conducting weekly home visits to participating newcomer families introducing a parent led preschool structured curriculum and helping newcomer parents to develop the skills they need to guide their children and prepare them start school successfully. This position will also help organize parent group meetings to increase social inclusion.

In This Role, You Will

• Delivering the curriculum with HIPPY participants successfully
• Recruitment of eligible family to the program
• Making weekly visits (make-up visits, if necessary) to participating families through role-playing activities
• Participation in the planning and facilitation of parent group meetings
• Participation in weekly in-service training and other staff development activities
• Keeping the HIPPY Coordinator up to date with child/family progress and familial issues and concerns as they arise
• Timely completion and submission of required reports and other documentation as required by the coordinator and/or HIPPY program
• Participation in all sponsored HIPPY activities (i.e., field trips, graduations, etc.)
• Assist the Coordinator in maintaining an efficient record keeping system of program operations and participating families and data entry to the system
  
  

Education And Skills Qualifications

• Newcomer to Canada and eligible to work legally in Canada
• A parent of a three, four or five-year old child preferred
• A resident of the targeted community
• Good (functional) oral and written communication skills, including good reading skills
• Microsoft Office Skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Publisher, etc.)
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the settlement process for newcomer families
• Knowledge of activities, programs and organizations that support families in the community
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment
• Experience with outreach work
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement in the handling of confidential information
• Schedule flexibility to accommodate variations outside of regular business hours, as needed
• Valid NS Driver's License and reliable vehicle essential
  
  

To Apply

Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/ by November 14, 2025.

Please note that all successful candidates are required to provide a Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Register Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older. Please also note that background checks are reviewed on an individual basis – offenses, if any, are based on role and Child Safeguarding requirements, and may not eliminate candidates from employment at our YMCA.

At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our organization, enabling us to better serve our community and achieve our mission. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.