Community Services Worker - Summer

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Neepawa, MB

8d•Hybrid

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

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.
Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).
Completion of High School
Current and valid Manitoba Class “5” Driver’s license and current driver’s abstract acceptable to The Salvation Army.
Own vehicle available for business use.
Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
Experience in office administration, computers and database entry.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Must be able to establish good working relationships with community partners.
Able to work in a consultative, diplomatic and tactful manner.
Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
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.

Nice To Haves

Food Safe Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall operations of the Community Garden Program including planning, planting, tending and harvesting.
Create and promote educational opportunities surrounding gardening, the use of the community garden and other food literacy topics.
Head up the collection, rotation and usage of Food Reclamation Program.
Work to expand the program to other grocers/food related businesses in the area.
Distribute food assistance through the Food Bank as per current operational policies.
Organise and supervise receipt of food donations, recording, tidiness and safety of all areas used.
Organise and help to maintain the cleanliness of all areas used by the Community and Family Services, and other areas.
Under the direction of the Community Ministries Director, assist with the delivery and creation of new programs and services in the community as identified.
Network with referral agencies and/or other community sources of assistance, as required.
Provide Emergency Disaster Services as part of a team.
Input data into Second Harvest in a timely manner.
Maintain confidentiality and keep accurate participant files and statistical records.
Conduct all administrative duties as outlined with due diligence.
Follow direction on the compliance and adherence to Operating Policies and Procedures (i.e. gift cards, vouchers etc.).
Ability to tell the Ministry Units story through Social Media platforms.