CFS Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Sydney, NS

1d•CA$17 - CA$24•Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Services Worker assists in the organization of client/family assistance. The primary focus of this role is Foodbank Intake, recruiting participants and organizing applications for Scotian Glen Camping Ministries, and assisting with the Seasonal Campaign as directed.

Requirements

High School diploma, plus additional education in the social work or human services field
Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
Up to one year related experience
Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture, and values
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Understanding for individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds
Good computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Good team player.
Good oral and writing skills.
Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

Responsibilities

Conducts initial intake assessments; determining the clients’ immediate needs and provides appropriate support. Including, but not limited to Evaluation of client/protection issues Feed Nova Scotia and The Salvation Army Link 2 Feed intake Referral to POH case worker Scotian Glen Camping ministries
Identifies when the client needs to be referred to the CFS Program supervisor for complex family services support.
Identifies clients' spiritual needs; provides appropriate support including prayer and connecting with Sydney Community Church spiritual care.
Maintains confidentiality and keeps accurate client files and statistical records.
Assists in the organization, maintenance and general cleanliness of the family services and food bank area.
Contributes to the Christmas campaign under the direction of CFS program supervisor.
Maintain the Standards and Procedures
Maintain the Cleanliness of the Foodbank and Foodbank Area
Work and maintain the monthly reports.
Meeting the clients and taking care of the foodbank
Meet the Feed Nova Scotia truck on scheduled days. Unload the truck donations and put in appropriate sections – freezer, fridge, pantry, etc.
Responsible for avoiding food wastage by ensuring that the freezer/fridge foods go in the appropriate freezer / fridge.
Weigh all food donations and ensure that proper documentation is completed for recording.
Packing orders and assisting in the foodbank
Recording the services provided in the system
Maintain the Standards and Procedures
Meet with the Christmas Committee – participate in the planning, organizing of Christmas activities.
Other duties as required and assigned - because The Salvation Army Sydney Community Church includes the ministries of both Community and Family Services operations and both Thrift Store Operations as well as the church functions, it is the expectation that everyone work together as a team and therefore, there are times when you may be called upon to assist in areas outside your normal area of responsibility.