Community Services Worker
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
- Demonstrated skill applicable to a client-directed approach and a social justice perspective.
- Demonstrated exceptional level of interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build appropriate and healthy rapport with at-risk and homeless persons.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and using the Internet.
- Ability to work within the mandate of The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement.
- A team player.
- Ability to work in a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental manner.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to enter data and perform statistical analysis efficiently and accurately.
- Criminal Record Check and Cleared with Child Abuse Registry is REQUIRED.
- Display competence in developing and maintaining appropriate client relationships and interagency relations.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
- Experience performing administrative tasks.
Nice To Haves
- To expect to help with occasional “special occasions” after hours: i.e. Feast of Christmas, resident’s Christmas Party, to be supportive to Chapel programs.
Responsibilities
- Ensure support program delivery congruent with the Halifax Centre of Hope’s (HCOH) Mission, Vision and Values.
- Work in accordance with COH policies, procedures and philosophy of practice.
- Complete and maintain records, assessments, daily statistics and files, and ensure confidentiality is protected.
- Compile statistics.
- Assist in program and service development to ensure that quality, effective and client-centered programs and services are delivered.
- Receiving, sorting, and storing food bank donations.
- Registering foodbank guests using Link2Feed.
- Hosting foodbank clients through our shopping-model food bank.
- Assist with the general maintenance, tidiness, and organization of our locations.
- Assisting with different community distribution events such as Back to School Supplies.
- Working directly with clients.
- Working with and potentially directing a team of volunteers.
- Assist with volunteer recruiting for events and activity efforts, as well as all necessary support, resources, and supplies.
- Actively participate in meetings with Director of Community Service, inclusive of PEAC.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as communication with clients through phone and email, creation of promotional materials, and more.
- Perform administrative tasks that support program objectives in collaboration with other staff.
- Other tasks as assigned.
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
No Education Listed
