Community Parent

The Garry Hurvitz Center for Community Mental Health at SickKids (GH-CCMH) is a child and youth mental health center integrated with GH-CCMH is also a member of the Thriving Minds Mental Health Access Collaborative with CAMH and SickKids and a core service provider in the Toronto sector of infant, child and youth mental health services funded by the Ministry of Health. GH-CCMH provides prevention, early intervention and health promotion services across the city, funded by MOH and other sources. As such, the Center has an ambitious agenda to provide the highest quality, evidence-based care, offering a range of services from prevention and early intervention to counseling and therapy, assessment and intensive supports. Services are offered in person and in virtual format. As an employer, the Center strives to reflect the many diverse cultures and identities of the children, youth and families we serve and seeks to provide an inclusive and equitable workplace. We are also connected to the continuum of mental health services for children and youth supported by SickKids: the Brain and Mental Health Program, the , the and our online resources through . .

We are seeking applicants to fill a Community Parent, Family Home Visitor position. In addition, you will be responsible for providing community-based primary prevention and early intervention services to children from prenatal to three years of age and families. The successful candidate will be available to start immediately. This position is located at our Sheppard Site and 80% of your time in families’ homes and in the surrounding community neighbourhoods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community and Home Services

• Provides community-based primary prevention and early intervention services to children (ages 0 – 3) and families in community setting Enhances parenting skills building on parents’ strengths, referring to appropriate programs, connecting them with resources in the community Collaborates with community members providing guidance, planning and expertise in order to assist community members to affect positive change Provides a safe environment that protects children from physical and emotional harm Work in collaboration with a Public Health Nurse and other professionals, as required Plans and prepares materials for child development education demonstrating childcare techniques in group settings and preparing relevant documentation Provides instruction and assistance, responds to questions, models effective behaviours and discusses community issues with parents Reviews group with the Program Supervisor, as needed Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends, and best practices within the industry
• Makes decisions related to community-based primary prevention and early intervention services within established policies and guidelines

Other

• Complies with the organization’s vision, policies and procedures
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management

Effort

• Concentration and creativity required daily to plan listen, provide play and learning activities, prepare documentation, etc.
• Sits, stands and walks to perform duties of the job, and lifts up to 10 pounds
• Travel by car or public transportation to various home/community sites (10-15km)

Qualifications

• High School graduation and a minimum of one years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in another language.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively deal with sensitive and confidential child and family issues
• Good problem-solving skills to identify and report serious issues
• Ability to incorporate values of a culturally competent practice of diversity and inclusiveness in all aspects of work
• Certification in First Aid, CPR.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suites (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as office (telephone, scanner, photocopier and fax).
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to travel to conduct home visits 10-20 km

Working Conditions

• Works in a community sites and homes (80%), as well as pleasant office environment (20%)
• Exposure to lack of privacy and monotony
• Little exposure to hazards

Interested applicants are asked to forward their resumes and cover letter by September 12, 2025 to:

Human Resources – SickKids CCMH

E-mail: hrrecruiting@sickkidscmh.ca

In the subject line of email, please quote the: competition number, position title and where you learned about this opportunity.

We are seeking applicants internally and externally.

SickKids CCMH is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to diversity and value inclusion. We welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to diversity within the Centre.

The Centre views diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence as essential pieces of an integrated whole that sustain our organization and guides our interaction within our diverse communities.

Reasonable accommodation is available during the recruitment process to job applicants with disabilities.