Salvation Army Field Worker - Community Services

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory • Mississauga, ON

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The SA Field Worker – Community Services is responsible for participating in and supporting the programs of The Salvation Army Mississauga Community Church, Community Services that help to connect members of the wider community with services that meet human needs. These needs could include hunger, loneliness, isolation, and spiritual connection.

Requirements

• Completion of a minimum of grade ten (10).
• Minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience working and/or volunteering in community-based programs, including experience working with multi-barriered persons.
• Good computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office.
• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.
• 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 etc.)
• 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 Handling and First Aid/CPR Certifications are an asset.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred
• Conflict resolution skills are a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting intake services, client assessment to determine immediate needs and supports required by the client.
• Refers clients to Community Ministry Coordinator or Corps Officer for pastoral assistance.
• May assist other food bank staff with pick-ups of food/toy donations from community donors.
• Aid with processing, unloading, documenting, sorting, reorganizing, and re-stocking food and toy donations for the Family Services program and assist with preparing donated items for distribution.
• Assist with maintaining food bank stock, cleanliness, tidiness, and organization of food bank area; assist with food drives as needed.
• Arrange for the proper disposal of items received but not usable in the food bank.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• health and dental benefits
• paid vacation and sick time
• RRSP’s

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED