Temporary Part Time Community Ministry Worker (Canada Summer Jobs)
The Salvation Army
- Ingersoll, ON
- $16.55 per hour
- Temporary
- Part-time
- Assist with conducting intake services, client assessment to determine immediate needs and supports required by the client.
- 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.
- Maintain 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.
- Assist with registering children and youth for The Salvation Army provincial camping programs.
- Communicate with families of children attending camp as required.
- Provide supervision of children both to and from camp.
- Answering phone calls and responding to or directing messages as appropriate.
- May assist with the development of Community & Family Services social media page and/or content.
- May acquire or create resource information for clients.
- Work with volunteers as assigned.
- Inform Community Ministries Coordinator of any complaints/issues.
- Maintain written records, logs of activities, including activity reports and statistical information.
- Maintain accurate records of client information in Link2Feed and on The Salvation Army's computer system while maintaining confidentiality.
- Follow direction on the compliance and adherence to Operating Policies and Procedures (e.g., gift cards, vouchers, etc.).
- 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.
- This is a temporary part-time position based on 30 hours per week for 9 weeks.
- The Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule.
- This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a standing position for long periods of time.
- The working environment is typically in the office, food bank in generally agreeable conditions.
- Ability to lift/move up to 30 lbs. (13.5kg).
- Submit as required a Police Record Check (vulnerable sector check) that is acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion.
- This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
- 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*; and,
- holds a valid Social Insurance Number; and,
- be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- *International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
- 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.
- Completion of a minimum of grade ten (10).
- Safe Food Handling and First Aid/CPR Certifications are an asset.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience working and/or volunteering in community-based programs, including experience working with multi-barriered persons.
- Self-motivated/disciplined.
- Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible.
- Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
- Ability to participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
- Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work with little supervision but also able to accept direction when necessary.
- Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
- Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.
- Be Enthusiastic and Approachable - Present an upbeat and pleasant personality with a helpful attitude towards all.
- Be a Good Listener - Have a desire to create a safe space and be attentive to the needs of others.
- Be Servant-Hearted - Have a servant attitude, being flexible and willing to pitch in and assist as part of the team.
- Be Willing to Grow - Be a teachable person of integrity.
- 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.).
- 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.