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 Case Worker


Published
October 22, 2021

Location
Ridge Meadows, BC

Job Type
Temporary  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Ridge Meadows

Salary Range:
$20.70 per hour

Address:
22188 Lougheed Hwy

Posting Expires:
October 27, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Attn: Jason Carlaw, Email: [email protected] Please note ‘Temporary Case Worker’ in the subject line of your email

Description

Hours:

  • Normal Work week: Monday – Friday 40 hours
  • Flexibility in hours/days is expected
  • Temporary 3-months with possibility of extension

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Represent and work within the mission, vision & values of The Salvation Army and Ridge Meadows Ministries
  • Use a client-centered approach by consistently demonstrating compassion, respect and empathy
  • Support, where and when possible, the efforts of all residents and co-workers
  • Supports, advocates for and refers clients in helping empower them to become more self-sufficient, and help them re-integrate into the greater community.
  • Develops and implements case management of assigned clients/residents; assists in establishing goals, monitoring progress, and prepares discharge plan
  • Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation/case notes related to clients/residents and initiates any new documentation
  • Monitors appropriate behaviour; intervenes in crisis situations, provides emotional support and advocacy as required
  • Prepare/complete all reports required by the funder and The Salvation Army
  • Liaises with Police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
  • The above is a general overview of responsibilities.  A complete job description/task list is available upon request.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Completed more than two (2) years of Community College and/or Diploma or Degree in social services field
  • Current valid BC driver’s license and clean driving record an asset
  • CPR, First Aid, Naloxone, and Non-Violent Crisis Training or obtain as condition of employment
  • Successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Records Review Program

Experience:

  • Preference given to those who have prior related experience in social services environment

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Effective communication skills, attentive listening, and alertness to reactions of clients
  • Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions
  • Willingness to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Computer and word processing ability
  • Ability to lift more than 10 kgs (22 pounds)

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Strong service ethic and a friendly disposition with the public
  • Team oriented and able to take initiative
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment
  • High standards of integrity and confidentiality

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

 

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. 

The Salvation Army requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to a medical exemption.

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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