Food Security Community Service Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Vancouver, BC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Program Community Service Worker supports all food related programs at Boundless Vancouver through effective assistance in managing resources in the dietary envelope and is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver core values, ensure neighbour safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence. The job requires responsibility for assisting in planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and services provided to our neighbours. The Food Program Community Service Worker is passionate about food and food security, is highly organized, an effective multi-tasker, and a go-getter with the ability to work with minimum supervision.

Requirements

Highschool graduate with some community college training in a related field.
Class 5 driver’s license is an asset.
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.
Experience working with marginalized communities.
Experience in customer service.
Current knowledge of issues and trends including best practices in the enhancement of quality of life and food security.
Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal, communication, multitasking, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with community partners.
Able to work with a team consisting of staff and volunteers in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt and prioritize many different tasks and initiatives.
Quick learner & self-starter.
Able to perform moderate lifting (60 lbs.) and physical labour for long periods.
Ability to utilize related equipment such as various word processing including MS Office applications and email.
Empathetic individual with the ability to work cooperatively, patiently, and effectively with others.
Universal Precautions
Food Safe training
Non-violent Crisis Intervention training
Self-Care/Debriefing
First Aid Certification
Background check consent/clear vulnerable sector screening
A clean drivers abstract
Completion of our Abuse Prevention Training and required Health and Safety training.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multi-cultural social services environment, an asset.
Experience with event planning, an asset.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and supervising volunteers for our Brunch, Food Market, Healthy Eating Kitchen, and other food related special events in addition to assisting in food preparation for such programs.
Networks with community partners for all special events and weekly programs and participates in weekly food procurement.
Utilizes food programming and resources to build a community of Hope.
Develops, recommends, implements, communicates regarding statistical information, records - training and orientation, policy and procedures for Food Programs in support of Boundless Vancouver’s mission, vision and values and in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements, the Ministry of Health and professional standards of practice.
Responds to neighbour requests for specific food items, responds to complaints, follows up and documents as necessary.
Assists in inventory control and keeps accurate records of inventory.
Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire safety, sanitation, environment and infection control and participates in OHS meetings.
Performs food handling, serving and cooking duties when required.
Assists in developing assessments and surveys to evaluate existing programs and plans changes if necessary.