Family Services Worker - Canada Summer Jobs

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Kitchener, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter, and supporting those experiencing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. As a faith- and values-based organization, they help over 2 million people annually, adapting to meet emerging needs and living out their mission, vision, and values of hope, service, dignity, and stewardship. The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in communities. The Family Services Worker assists individuals and families seeking aid and assistance from, or referred to, The Salvation Army, providing support to the food bank program and other community & family services programs.

Requirements

Submit as required a Police Record Check (vulnerable sector check) that is acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion.
Be aged 15 to 30 years at the beginning of the employment period.
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
Possess a valid Social Insurance Number.
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Maintain immigration status to legally remain and work in Canada which is supported by valid immigration documents.
Discharge responsibilities in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.
Completion of secondary school.
Minimum of three (3) months prior related experience working and/or volunteering in community-based programs, including experience working with multi-barriered persons.
Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, own vehicle, and insurance.
Provide an original copy of current driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.
Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
Participate in orientation training.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s Health & Safety policies and procedures.
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.
Ability and 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.

Nice To Haves

Safe Food Handlers Certification
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

Responsibilities

Facilitate the daily operation of the food bank (distribution of food, incoming donations of food, general cleanliness, etc.).
Support individuals/families accessing food bank to meet their wants/needs of food (assisting with points and shopping experience).
Process incoming food donations.
Daily cleaning of food bank and preparation for following day.
Organize and maintain general operation of storage space (sorting food, checking dates, stocking shelves).
Assist and support Food Drives and other fundraising events.
Inputting data into Link2Feed and other statistical reporting.
Ensure all clients are treated with dignity and respect, and maintain all information in confidence.
Prepare food, and supplies for the mobile food pantry.
Pack food bags for deliveries.
Assist with set up/clean up of Family Care Centre programs.
Assist with and implement activities for the Summer Day Camps.
Supervise kids on the bus to and from Adventure Camp.
Create and maintain list of reports required for health and safety compliance purposes.
Support external reporting requests as needed.
Perform other position related duties.