Community Ministry Worker - Canada Summer Jobs-1
About The Position
The Community Ministry Worker (Canada Summer Jobs) position will be crucial to the planning and implementation of both our Sports Camp and our Back-to-School program. They will also play an important role in the regular running of our Resource Centre. This a Fixed Term Contract Position. Kindly review the eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program using the link below before applying. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/applicant-guide/who-can-apply.html Canada Summer Jobs Program requirements apply. 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. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.
Requirements
- 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.
- Completion of our online Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training
- Minimum 6 months related experience working with children, families, and vulnerable population.
- 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
- Through empathetic care and with a non-judgemental approach conducts initial intake assessments (including evaluation of client/family and financials), determining immediate and ongoing needs and supports in accordance with policy
- Provides emergency assistance services (i.e. food, clothing, etc.) in accordance with policy
- Provides ongoing support to clients and families as needed
- Encourages clients/families to participate in programs and services offered by our Resource Centre as well as our Church
- Maintains confidentiality and keeps accurate client files and statistical records in the Link2Feed database
- Assists in the organization, maintenance and general cleanliness of the Resource Centre Office and The Salvation Army building
- Registers clients for Sports Camp and Back-to-School using database programs including Excel
- Participates in leading Sports Camp, including daily registration, set-up and clean up and participating in the sports
- Makes phone calls, sends emails and approaches potential sponsors in person for donations for Back-to-School
- Encourages participation in Sports Camp and the Back-to-School program by promoting them through phone contacts, agency visits and additional opportunities.
- Chaperone bus transportation of camp participants to and from our summer camp
- Post event and program communication to donors, volunteers and participants
- Participate in debriefing and closure of events and programs
- Emergency Disaster Services support, including food preparation and services
- Cleans and sanitizes the vehicle after taking it out to meet requirements
- Ability to compose written communication including donation requests and appreciation letter
- Performs other duties as required (including conducting other programs for client/families as appropriate)
- Minor material responsibility.
- Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.
- Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities.
- Donation pick ups as well as receiving (and/or declines) and sorting/organizing non-monetary donations
Benefits
- health and dental benefits
- paid vacation and sick time
- RRSP’s
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
