The Salvation Army B.C. Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries Published September 23, 2020 Location Vancouver, Canada Job Type Full-time (Contract) Category British Columbia Salary $18.75/hr Interested applicants must respond in writing to office@boundlessvancouver.ca Closing date October 15, 2020 Street Address 3213 Fraser St Description HOURS: Contract: Oct. 26th, 2020 to Dec. 24, 2020, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Responsibilities Position Purpose Summary: Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries organizes The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver Christmas Toy Shop for children and families. The Christmas Volunteer & Donation Coordinator works with our Boundless Vancouver team to organize our volunteers and coordinate donations for The Christmas Toy Shop and the Christmas Luncheon. BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Volunteer Coordination: Works in conjunction with and in support of The Christmas Toy Shop by identifying and promoting volunteer opportunities Recruit, screen, register & orient appropriate volunteers to fill positions Process necessary paperwork, including Criminal Record Checks and volunteer agreement packages Deploy volunteers to positions relevant to their interests and skills Help orientate and supervise volunteers while they are deployed to their positions Keep thorough records of volunteer information and hours of service for statistical purposes Donation Coordination: Work in conjunction with and in support of the Christmas campaigns, identifying the financial and in-kind donation needs for Christmas distribution Solicit financial and in-kind donations and correspond in a timely manner with individuals and corporate donors in the community; organize toy drives with companies and organizations in the community Coordinate drop-off and pick up schedule with donors and driver(s) Help coordinate with divisional Public Relations team for the Toy Mountain event Relay donated items to the appropriate personnel for proper storage and distribution Keep thorough records of donor information and donated items/amounts & maintain a positive relationship with our donors Perform other duties as assigned   Qualifications Education/Certifications: Post-secondary education and work experience in fund-raising, donor relations, public relations Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience, including experience working in customer service related fields Required Skills/Knowledge: Excellent organizational skills Superior relationship building skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels in a confident, collaborative and professional manner Proven ability to multitask Be able to work independently; demonstrated self-starter and team player Excellent verbal communication skills in person and on the phone Excellent written communication skills Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Ability to learn new software quickly and teach others Be able to lift up to 30 lbs   PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities: Valid BC Driver’s License Background check consent A clear vulnerable sector screening A clean drivers’ abstract Completion of online Armatus Abuse Prevention Training and required Health and Safety training

Community Drop-in Worker

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Published
July 30, 2021

Location
Winnipeg

Job Type
Temporary  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Weetamah Corps

Salary Range:
$13.30 – $16.63 per hour

Address:
324 Logan Avenue

Posting Expires:
August 5, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
E-mail: [email protected] – Attention: Lieutenant Brian Dueck

Description

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

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.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

The Community Drop-in Worker position exists to support the operation of Weetamah’s Daytime Community Drop-in, which has been implemented on a temporary basis in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With support from this position, a safe space with various services (food, washrooms, space to rest, books, movies, etc.) will be provided to the community experiencing homelessness.

This is a temporary part-time position on Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 am –  4:15 pm.

Please email resumes to Lieutenant Brian Dueck at [email protected]

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate in the operation of the Daytime Drop-in space in the Weetamah gym alongside other staff/volunteers, including serving snacks, cleaning tables/chairs, screening individuals for COVID-19 upon entry, encouraging drop-in visitors, and referring individuals to other services at Weetamah or the surrounding area
  • Follow safety measures and ensures drop-in participants are following safety measures, including social distancing and other COVID-related protocols
  • Fill out a daily log sheet regarding any points to note throughout the day, and completes incident reports when necessary
  • Take note of any food/cleaning supplies that are running low and needing to be replenished
  • Communicate with security should any incidents arise

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

  • Completed High School
  • Post-secondary schooling in Social Work would be an asset

Special Licenses, Diplomas, Certifications or Requirements:

  • Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR certification would be an asset

Experience:

  • Previous experience in working with populations experiencing homelessness
  • Social work background would be an asset

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Ability to deal with high stress situations
  • Ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced setting
  • Ability to work well in a team and independently
  • Good organizational skills
  • Strong verbal communication and conflict mediation skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Familiarity with COVID-related protocols and confidence in enforcing safety measures
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods as well as an ability to safely lift up to 20lbs
The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Internal Applicants, must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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