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

Shelter Supervisor


Published
October 7, 2021

Location
Maple Ridge, BC

Job Type
Full-time (Contract)  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Ridge Meadows Ministries

Salary Range:
TBD

Address:
22239 Lougheed Hwy

Posting Expires:
October 12, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Attn: Mark Stewart, Email:[email protected] Please note ‘Shelter Supervisor’ in the subject line of your email

Description

  • Willingness and ability to represent and work within the mission, vision & values of TSA Ridge Meadows
  • Use a client-centered approach by consistently demonstrating compassion, respect and empathy in the administration of policies and procedures.
  • Assist the Executive Director (ED) with the day to day management of the Ridge Meadows Emergency Shelter, Extreme Weather and Temporary Shelter staffing and monthly financial statements, maintaining statistics and BC Housing
  • In conjunction with the ED, participate in the candidate interview process for employees under your
  • In consultation with the ED, fulfill management responsibilities in the hiring, encouraging, supervising, disciplining, and terminating (with the approval of DHQ) of staff reporting to

HOURS:

  • Full Time – Temporary 1-month Contract with possibility of extension
  • Flexibility in hours is expected

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide direction, support and leadership to employees through individual employee evaluations, coaching and daily observation.
  • Oversee the scheduling of staff and the reconciling of hours, and be responsible for on-call schedule (sick time, vacation, EWR, etc).
  • Conduct incident report investigations and make
  • Oversee that policies, standards and procedures are being consistently
  • Review guest files, overview the process of investigating and approving or denying guest extension
  • Oversee the care and safety of
  • Provide back up support to and, when required assume functions of
  • Performs other assigned duties as required to ensure a safe and secure

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to supervise, coach and lead a small team
  • Strong service ethic and a friendly disposition with the public
  • Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions
  • Team oriented and able to take initiative
  • At least two years’ experience working in an Emergency Shelter or similar environment
  • High standards of integrity, judgment and confidentiality with strong decision making and communication skills
  • CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Training an asset

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

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:

  • Full Time – Temporary 1-month Contract with possibility of extension
  • Flexibility in hours is expected

 

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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