Community Ministry Assistant na Salvation Army Canada

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

position Purpose summary:

The Community Ministries Worker C assists in the organization and distribution of services in our Community Ministries Office.

BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently demonstrates empathy and concern for clients/families
• Provides emergency food hampers to clients as needed
• May assist in the maintenance of client files and statistical records, as directed
• Assists in the organization, maintenance and general cleanliness of the Community Ministries Space.
• Receives (and/or declines) and sorts/organizes non-monetary donations or purchased products following standard procedures
• May be responsible for ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials
• Arranges for discarding of items that are not usable in accordance with policy
• May direct work of volunteers assisting in Community Ministries
• May help prepare/serve community meals in house or on the CRU (food truck)
• Helps with seasonal tasks where needed such as Christmas Hampers/Kettles

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education requirements:

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will have completed Public School.
• First Aid/CPR
• Food Safe Level 1
• BC Driver’s License

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of prior related experience, including, experience working with multi-barriered persons.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• WHMIS Training
• The performance of the job requires attentive listening (empathy to clients/volunteers), and attention to detail when entering data/computer work.

PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities:

• The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of loading/unloading trucks, handing out hampers, receiving/sorting out donated or purchased goods, and computer work.
• Able to pick up 50 pounds

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

HOURS:

• Temporary, full time, 35 hours per week

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.