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JOB OPPORTUNITY 
 
 POSITION: Community Parent, Family Home Visitor 

 PROGRAM: Prevention Services 
 POSITION DETAILS: Full-time, 1.0 F.T.E 
 LOCATION: Sheppard Site 

 COMPETITION: 25-022 


The Garry Hurvitz Center for Community Mental Health at SickKids (GH-CCMH) is a child and youth mental health 
center integrated with the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). 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 SickKids TeleLink Mental Health Program, the SickKids CCMH Learning Institute and our 
online resources through AboutKidsHealth. Find out more about GH-CCMH. 
 
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 

<a href="https://www.sickkids.ca/en/care-services/mental-health/" target="_blank">https://www.sickkids.ca/en/care-services/mental-health/</a>
<a href="https://www.sickkids.ca/en/care-services/clinical-departments/telelink-mental-health/" target="_blank">https://www.sickkids.ca/en/care-services/clinical-departments/telelink-mental-health/</a>
<a href="https://sickkidscmh.ca/learning-institute/" target="_blank">https://sickkidscmh.ca/learning-institute/</a>
<a href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/" target="_blank">https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/</a>
<a href="https://sickkidscmh.ca/about-us/" target="_blank">https://sickkidscmh.ca/about-us/</a>

 • 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: <a href="mailto:hrrecruiting@sickkidscmh.ca" target="_blank">hrrecruiting@sickkidscmh.ca</a> 
 
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.

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