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

Temporary Full Time Community Support Worker (1 year term)




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Published
August 11, 2021

Location
Toronto

Job Type
Full-time (Contract)  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Broadview Village – Transitional Employment Program

Salary Range:
$21.50 per hour

Address:
Lawrence Avenue and DVP

Posting Expires:
August 21, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
https://broadviewvillage.ca/careers/

Description

Broadview Village has 40+ years of providing outstanding support to adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges and we are currently hiring a Full-Time Temporary Community Support Worker. This position reports to the Transitional Employment Program (TEP) Supervisor and the current location assignment is in the North York (Lawrence Avenue and DVP) area and involves travel within the City. This is a full-time temporary position and works 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30am–4:00pm, flexible to meet program needs. This a temporary one year contract position, with the possibility of an extension.

The Transitional Employment Program (TEP) is a vocational rehabilitation program for people with a mental illness. The focus of the program is to prepare individuals for competitive employment by providing them with work skills, training and support.  The Community Support Worker encourages and empowers the people we support towards meaningful contributions to society and to sustain good mental health and emotional well-being.

The Successful candidate will be able to support individuals in the following employment services: Office Cleaning, Custodian and Janitorial work, Landscaping and Gardening, Painting, Window Cleaning, Vending, Moving, Event set up and Clean up; Carpet Cleaning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide on the job training and support to individuals in order to develop skills and proficiency in specific general labour jobs (Office Cleaning, Custodian and Janitorial work, Landscaping and Gardening, Painting, Window Cleaning, Vending, Moving, Event set up and Clean up; Carpet Cleaning)
  • Provide individualized counselling services to a caseload of 20 – 22 individuals within the rehabilitation model, philosophy and policies of the agency
  • Assess client needs and implement a goal –oriented rehabilitation plan
  • Provide the range of services typically described under the term “case management” in the absence of any other support, and based on client’s need within the framework of holistic support
  • Establish and maintain appropriate helping relationships with individuals and customers, modeling effective/efficient behaviour and demonstrating acceptable professional behaviour
  • Assist in ensuring that service contract obligations are negotiated with customer and met; while ensuring that individuals who participate in the TEP program have the skills to meet these contract
  • Be aware of all aspects of workplace safety, and cleanliness
  • Provide maintenance of program machines / equipment as required
  • Maintain client files and complete OCAN as required
  • Ensure customer relations and business ethics are aligned with The Salvation Army Standards
  • Provide job coaching / role modelling TEP work opportunities
  • Comfortable with physical tasks like bending / twisting / walking / lifting heavy weight and extensive driving between different work sites
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

  • Bachelor of Social Work or diploma and experience deemed equivalent
  • Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR, Level C
  • Ability to achieve Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate upon hire

Experience:

  • Counselling experience in mental health, developmental challenges, and /or addictions
  • Training and experience in rehabilitation
  • Experience in case management and OCAN

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Demonstrated documentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of safe operation of machinery and equipment associated with the labour contracts of TEP
  • Strong organizational skills and time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal, oral/written communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills needed in Microsoft Office and email programs
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
  • Ability to work independently and remotely out in the community

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Valid driver’s license an asset
  • Ability to speak Cantonese considered an asset

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

  • A clear vulnerable sector screening completed no less than 2 months prior to date of hire
  • A clean drivers abstract
  • Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30am– 4:00pm, flexible to meet program needs

 

 

 

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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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