Senior Community Health Visitor, Div Of Med - Kidstart@Kkh Kids 0-3 (Contract)

KidSTART@KKH KIDS 0-3 is seeking highly motivated and experienced Senior Community Health Visitors to join our transdisciplinary team. A Community Health Visitor (CHV) delivers health and social integrated care for mother and child, focusing on antenatal and postnatal care, developmental-centred parenting, parent-child interaction and family well-being, with the aim of optimising every child's potential for healthy growth and development. The CHV is the keyworker who will support the mother-child dyad and family through home visits and clinic service touchpoints, also providing service coordination between client/family with healthcare and social service systems. Job Responsibilities: To support the pregnant mother during the antenatal period by providing anticipatory care and advice to optimise health, nutrition and improve birth outcomes. Conduct mental wellness screenings and nutritional assessments for the pregnant mother, and to work with the trans-disciplinary team to make appropriate referrals when required. To support mother and main caregivers in the postnatal period in parentcraft skills. To build rapport and cultivate a positive relationship with parents/caregivers to impart child development knowledge and skills and facilitate parent-child bonding, developmental-centred parenting and family well-being. Conduct child development screening and work with the trans-disciplinary team to make family-centred recommendations. To collaborate and partner community and social service agencies, or hospital specialists to provide necessary support for client and family. This includes inter-agency case conferences and discussions. To organize and plan the induction of new staff and perform a supervisory role for CHVs in the team. To contribute or take the lead in the development and review work processes within the discipline. Qualifications and Work Experience: Degree in Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Special Education, Nursing or equivalent OR Diploma in Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Special Education, Nursing or an Advanced Healthcare related diploma from a recognized institution. At least 6 years of relevant work experience, which may include performing home visits and working with vulnerable children (infants/ toddlers) and their families in a community setting. Prior experience in working with KidSTART families is a bonus. Knowledge and Skills Passionate and committed to work with pregnant mothers, caregivers and children from vulnerable families. Knowledge of available community resources for vulnerable families. Dynamic, problem-solver, efficient and resourceful individual. Excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in therapeutic techniques such as empathic responding, active listening, and the use of open-ended questions and reflection is preferred. Possesses good organizational and writing skills. Ability to independently travel to and from clients’ homes for service delivery. Proven track record of managing a caseload and having supervisory responsibilities. Applications is ongoing. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.