Street Outreach Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$18 - CA$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Street Outreach Worker is responsible for participating in and supporting the programs of The Salvation Army East Toronto Community and Family 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.).
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; a valid Social Insurance Number; be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
An ongoing condition of employment is the ability to maintain immigration status to legally remain and work in Canada which is supported by valid immigration documents.

Nice To Haves

Safe Food Handling and First Aid/CPR Certifications are an asset.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred.
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.

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.
Adherence to all health and safety standards.
Assist with ensuring that the Food Bank is maintained in organization, appearance, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety as recommended by Public Health etc.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.