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

Case Worker – Brantford Booth

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Published
April 27, 2021

Location
Brantford, ON

Job Type
Full-time  

Competition #
N/A

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Brantford Housing Resource Centre

Salary Range:
$19.56 per hour as per the Collective Agreement

Address:
2-255 Colborne St

Posting Expires:
May 4, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Email: [email protected] Attention: Eminet Dagnachew, Director of Programs Mailing Address: The Salvation Army Brantford HRC, 2-255 Colborne St, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 2H3 Attention: Eminet Dagnachew, Director of Programs Please, no phone calls.

Description

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.  Each position contributes to the mission of The Salvation Army.

Watch/read inspiring stories from some of those who have been helped through The Salvation Army’s programs:

The Salvation Army Support

Fleeing from Persecution

Open House: Poverty isn’t always easy to see

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

This is a permanent, full-time position based on 37.5 hours per week.  The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility.  Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break. The operational hours of this facility are 24/7.

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

This is a Unionized position.

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure that access to The Salvation Army Housing Resource Centre is operated in a professional and efficient manner and appropriate responses are provided to community and staff enquiries.
  • Conduct initial screening of clients seeking services and ensure their individual needs are met through on-site services and/or referrals.
  • Provide the first point of contact for persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
  • Function as a direct front-line resource to all staff and management as well as external agency contacts and clients by providing efficient and accurate administrative services.
  • Must be prepared to respond quickly and appropriately to often-occurring delicate or emergency situations regarding clients (and staff) with professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Oversee visitor entry to the building.  Build and maintain good rapport and knowledge of clients, staff, and service providers.  Must always be aware of who is entering or leaving the building, ensuring sign-in and sign-out occurs.
  • Complete intake and initial assessment and triage cases to appropriate programs within the HRC
  • Provide problem solving and referrals as needed
  • Respond to client and community inquiries in a timely manner,
  • Assist HRC Case Managers with crises intervention
  • Contact emergency service personnel (ambulance or police) when necessary.
  • Maintain confidentiality with regard to clients/staff and Centre’s records.
  • Work closely with and carry out tasks assigned to you by your supervisor.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be in agreement and comply with the Mission Statement of The Salvation Army Booth Centre, Brantford.
  • University/College diploma in Social Service and/or a combination of education and related life experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills and effective interpersonal skills
  • Competent on word processing equipment, such as Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Excel.
  • Ability to work with socially disadvantaged people who may often harbour resentment and anger.
  • Ability to work with federal release clients to develop and carry out a life plan.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and implement goals and plans for self and clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and under supervision.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Community-based resources.
  • Possess current WHMIS, First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

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