Community Ministries Worker
- Swift Current, SK, Canada
The target hiring range for this position is $30,212.00 to $37,783.20 with a maximum of $45,318.00. · Full-time
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- The target hiring range for this position is $30,212.00 to $37,783.20 with a maximum of $45,318.00.
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
THIS POSITION WILL WORK WITH BOTH CLIENTELE AND THE PUBLIC IN OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE SWIFT CURRENT COMMUNITY CHURCH. THIS POSITION WILL PRIMARILY WORK WITH THE FOODBANK.
Accountabilities
The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar duties to the listed below:
For Kettle Season
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Governance Boards And Councils
Internal: reports to Community Ministry Coordinator and/or Executive Director/Corps Officer
External: none
Managerial Responsibility
Education, Experience, And Qualifications
The target hiring range for this position is $30,212.00 to $37,783.20 with a maximum of $45,318.00.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
THIS POSITION WILL WORK WITH BOTH CLIENTELE AND THE PUBLIC IN OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE SWIFT CURRENT COMMUNITY CHURCH. THIS POSITION WILL PRIMARILY WORK WITH THE FOODBANK.
Accountabilities
The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar duties to the listed below:
For Kettle Season
- Attend a day of training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign
- Provide support in getting Kettles to zone locations prior to volunteer arrival at Campaign onset
- Ensure all Kettle donations are delivered to secure location at shift completion
- Communicate daily issues and supply deficiencies to City/Assistant Coordinator
- Orient and remind volunteers on proper Kettle handling and duties as required
- Supervise, support and assign (as required) Kettle Volunteers throughout the Campaign
- Participate in the recruitment of new volunteers
- Visit locations during shift changes and intermittently
- Communicate daily with ATL partner for effective transition
- Ensure timesheets and mileage reports are submitted accurately and timely (weekly basis)
- Remain at the Kettle for the full shift (until relieved), ensuring security of donations received.
- Respond to questions/queries from potential donors regarding SA ministries and programs.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
- Assist clients with access to foodbank services
- Assist clients with access to vouchers and other TSA services as appropriate.
- Assist with other programs in Community Services (ie: summer camps registration, Christmas hampers, POH, etc…)
- Suggest new ideas for community programming
- Keep accurate and confidential records of client assistance using Link2Feed program
- Assist with collection, documentation, and submission of statistics as required by TSA, Foodbanks Canada, Second Harvest, etc…
- Support external reporting requirements
- Be available to assist during special events (Holiday Train, Food-drives, BBQ’s, Local PR events, etc…)
- Provide support as required to daily foodbank operations including receiving, sorting, handling of food donations
- Assist with proper receiving of food bank donations (weighing, reporting) as needed
- Assist with cleanliness and organization of food bank and free market area
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Governance Boards And Councils
Internal: reports to Community Ministry Coordinator and/or Executive Director/Corps Officer
External: none
Managerial Responsibility
- Reports directly to: Community Ministry Coordinator and/or Executive Director/Corps Officer. Works in cooperation with volunteers, other TSA staff members
- Direct reports: none
- Material: handling of foodbank donations
- Financial: refer community donations to main office for receiving/handling. May handle small amounts of cash/donations
- SWIFT CURRENT COMMUNITY CHURCH BUILDING. OCCASSIONALLY AT PUBLIC EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE AREA
- GENERALLY AGREEABLE HOWEVER MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH ANGRY/UPSET CLIENTELE
- POSSIBILITY OF EVENING/WEEKEND WORK
Education, Experience, And Qualifications
- Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Driver’s license
- One year of prior related experience
- Training will be provided as required
- Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work with O365 software (Word, Excel, etc…)
- Ability to lift/carry up to 30lbs
- Attention to detail and problem solving abilities
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality and professional ethics
The target hiring range for this position is $30,212.00 to $37,783.20 with a maximum of $45,318.00.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support clients accessing food bank services, vouchers, and other community programs, while maintaining confidential records and reporting required statistics. Assist with food donations and daily food bank operations, support volunteers and seasonal fundraising activities, and help deliver community events and programs.
Requirements
Applicants need Grade 12 or equivalent, a driver's license, and one year of related experience; training will be provided as needed, and an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates must support The Salvation Army's mission, comply with health and safety requirements, provide a satisfactory background check, communicate effectively, use Microsoft Office 365, and be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Client Support
- Volunteer Supervision
- Food Bank Operations
- Donation Handling
- Recordkeeping
- Confidentiality
- Integrity
- Problem Solving
- Attention To Detail
- Microsoft Office 365
- Physical Ability To Lift And Carry 30 Pounds
- Community Program Support
- Health And Safety Compliance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
Keywords
- Food Bank
- Community Services
- Client Assistance
- Vouchers
- Volunteer Coordination
- Christmas Kettle Campaign
- Donation Handling
- Food Donation Receiving
- Food Sorting
- Link2Feed
- Microsoft Office 365
- Word
- Excel
- Client Records
- Confidentiality
- Statistics Reporting
- Foodbanks Canada
- Second Harvest
- Community Programming
- Summer Camps
- Christmas Hampers
- Public Relations Events
- Health And Safety
- Background Check
- Driver's License