Temporary Full Time Christmas Support Worker

The Christmas Support Worker provides support to the Fenelon Falls Community and Family Services during the Christmas season on a temporary basis.

• Assist with processing, unloading, documenting, and sorting donations of toys and food for the Christmas program and assist with preparing donated items for distribution
• Assist with pick-ups of food and toy donations from community donors using program vehicle
• Assist with set up and take down of toy and food Christmas hamper distribution centre
• Provide assistance with sorting toy donations
• Record statistical data in a clear, organized and accurate manner (using Link2Feed and The Salvation Army’s Client Management System to record client assistance (food bank and Christmas assistance)
• May provide assistance in the Kettle campaign where needed
• Provide assistance in food bank/family services operations and client assistance, including intake
• Ensure the food bank area is tidy and clean, sort and process items donated to the Christmas food hamper program
• Refer monetary donations to designated staff
• Perform other position related duties as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a temporary position
• 30 hours per week. Shifts may include days, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, and split shifts, Monday through Saturday.  Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break
• Flexibility in scheduling is required, as the hours may increase as per the Christmas Kettle Campaign operational requirements
• Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification
• Local travel may be associated with this position

• Completed High School or equivalent

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience would be preferred

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability
• Demonstrates compassion for people experiencing hardship, poverty, and crisis
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb. boxes
• Reliable transportation, AND
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays
• Ability to represent The Salvation Army in a positive and professional manner in the community
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures
• Honest, courteous and punctual; represent the organization in a positive, professional and engaging manner
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution
• 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and internet

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening, a clean driver’s abstract, and participate in our online Praesidium Academy Abuse Prevention Training and Health and Safety training

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.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.