Child and Family Services Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Victoria, BC

9d•CA$19 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

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. Community and Family Services support work is focused on supporting, promoting, and enhancing well-being of individuals and families as well as assisting immediate needs of clients, donors, and visitors through emergency client assistance, Food Bank, community feeding programs, community referrals, seasonal programs (including Income Tax, Backpacks, Summer Camps, and Christmas) and other programs that are developed to meet the needs of clients and the community. The role will provide general support to various services in the Community and Family Services setting of a Ministry Unit.

Requirements

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.
Completion of High School.
CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Training or willingness to complete once hired.
Up to two years of related experience.
Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
Exhibit good listening and interpersonal skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
Understanding of individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
Good team player.
Good oral and writing skills.
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Nice To Haves

Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and coordination to “Toy Lending Library”
Plan, Set Up, Run, Clean Up “Play Café” (new program)
Assist/Plan "Camp High Point" – new bi-weekly discipleship program - for either parents and children, or children/youth exclusively
Assist with Christmas Toy/Food Assistance Set up and Distribution
May assist with a Spring Break Camp hosted locally
Assist with all things summer camp – identify families and campers who would benefit from a week at camp, direct families to local registrar, promote camp
As directed, support development of program activities for the community – identifying opportunities for new programming
Work in a team setting supporting various tasks and activities.
Provide general assistance during public relations events and regular campaigns.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all matters pertaining to the program participants.
Adhere to policies and procedures relating to the programs.
May assist with different basic administrative tasks – photocopy activities, greeting visitors, supporting reception, forwarding visitors, etc. as required.
May keep a log of different activities.
Assists in the organization, maintenance, and general cleanliness of the program area.
Assist with the MU/facility general clean up and set up for different activities.
Provide general information to visitors.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.