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

Residential Worker




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Published
November 7, 2021

Location
Dartmouth

Job Type
Part-time  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Railton House

Salary Range:
$15.00 Per Hour

Address:
Windmill Road

Posting Expires:
November 15th, 2021

Applications Accepted By:

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Residential Worker participates as a team member of house staff geared towards the needs of the residents and the house. This position ensures that all residents abide by conditions of parole and house rules, while also upholding the Salvation Army mission statement and code of ethics. The Residential Worker position consists of the following:

– House rounds to ensure premises are neat, clean and headcounts are conducted.

– Maintaining log books.

– Distributing medications and keeping accurate records.

– Completing supervisor checklists.

– Engaging in regular evaluations with the Director.

– Ensuring the security of each resident and the building.

– Protect the confidentiality of all residents and staff.

– Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Director or Administration Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

PREFERRED SKILLS:

– Tolerance and compassion for individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds.

– The skills to counsel offenders, form effective relationships and gain trust.

– Ability to understand the use of authority in supervision and to intervene effectively in crisis interventions.

– Ability to understand the dynamics of an offender’s behavior and assess their needs and risk.

– Communication skills, both written and oral.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

QUALIFICATIONS:

– Preference will be given to those with experience in the field and/or post-secondary education.

– More than three months but less than one year experience, including experience with frontline work in a social services setting.

– Completion of high school plus specialized course of up to 6 months involving addictions facilities (An   alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable).

– Computer literate – Microsoft office suite.

– Conflict resolution and problem solving skills (a previous course or experience).

– Confidentiality

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

CERTIFICATIONS:

– Current Crisis Intervention

– First Aid Certificates

Working Conditions:  (See Shifts Required Below)

                                    33 Hours every second (2nd) weekend

                                    $15.00 per hour

 

Shifts Required:

Friday- 2300-0800

Saturday- 2000-0800

Sunday- 2000-0800

CLOSING DATE: November 15th, 2021

Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to:

Hiring Committee

Email:  [email protected]

Please note any offer of employment will be conditional upon a background check.

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.

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS

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