Community Ministries Worker
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. This role provides general support to various services in the Community and Family Services setting of a Ministry Unit. The Community and Family Services support work is focused on supporting, promoting, and enhancing the well-being of individuals and families, as well as assisting with 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 developed to meet the needs of clients and the community.
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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with a Community Drop-In Program on Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Play a lead role in helping to promote the Community Drop-In Program and other community programs and events hosted by High Point Community Church.
- Assist with set up of program space and the preparation of any food, coffee, etc.
- Build connection and rapport with individuals who access this program.
- Ensure that program space and kitchen are completely cleaned up following Community Drop-In program or other Resource Centre program/event.
- Input relevant statistics into Link2Feed and SAMIS for record keeping purposes.
- May be responsible to lead the program when Corps Officer/Director are unavailable.
- Conduct weekly pick up of Fresh Produce and other food items from the Mustard Seed Distribution Centre.
- Support in the maintenance of the Resource Centre Food Pantry.
- Assist with High Point Community Church’s Christmas Kettle Fundraising Campaign and Christmas food/toy distribution program.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
