Christmas Support Worker

The Christmas Support Worker provides support to Charlottetown Community Church during the Christmas season on a temporary basis.

• Facilitate and complete frontline Christmas Assistance registration process
• Answer and return phone calls and emails regarding Christmas Assistance program
• 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 as needed
• Assist with set up and take down of toy and food Christmas hamper distribution centers.
• Provide assistance with sorting toy donations as needed
• Record statistical data in a clear, organized and accurate manner using Link2Feed and The Salvation Army’s
• May provide assistance in the Kettle campaign where needed
• 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

• 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
• 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
• 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

• Must provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination. **

**The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a temporary contract position
• 25 hours per week. Shifts may include days, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, and split shifts, Monday through Saturday.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required, as the hours will increase as per the Christmas Campaign operational requirements during distribution weeks
• Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification
• Local travel may be associated with this position

CLOSING DATE:    November 3rd, 2021

Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to:

E-mail: [email protected]

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 Department Heads of your intentions prior to submitting your application.