Community and Family Services Coordinator

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Barrie, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Social Work or Human Services.
Completion of Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Training or willingness to obtain.
Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain.
Current Food Handler Certificate or willingness to obtain.
Possess a minimum of three (3) years of prior related experience in the field of social or human services.
Possess valid Safe Food Handling certificate.
Ability to network with community resources and build strong relationship.
Ability to conduct public speaking at meeting within the community.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
Possess valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
Ability 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 with vulnerable sector screening.
Possess excellent problem solving, communication (written and oral in English) and organizational skills.
Possess experience with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Possess previous experience in development and implementation of community programs
Possess a positive attitude and works well with other team members, volunteers and donors.
To maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clientele and staff of The Salvation Army.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with vulnerable people considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Participate, lead and/or assist in the development/creation of new programs or modify existing programs/services of Community & Family Services Department.
Conduct case management using the Pathway of Hope program.
Complete initial intake applications and screen for emergency assistance.
Provide guidance to clients and referrals as needed.
Maintain accurate, confidential records of client information on The Salvation Army’s computer system and provide statistical reports.
Assist in the organization, maintenance and general cleanliness of the Family Services Supply cupboard, etc.
Organize, in conjunction with Director of Program, season or special programs which include but not limited to Christmas Hampers, Summer Kids Camp, etc.
Conduct Identification Clinic (Ontario Birth Certificates)
Assist with ongoing strategic planning to ensure programs reflect the community needs.
Conduct needs analysis to determine the community needs and how Bayside Mission Centre can meet those needs.
Submit monthly summary of service statistics to Pathway of Hope Regional Coordinator through collection and maintenance of data and participate in semi-annual evaluation/outcomes measurements.