Description
The Christmas Support Worker provides support to the {MU Community and Family Services} during the Christmas season on a temporary basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accountabilities:
- 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 set up and take down of toy and food Christmas hamper distribution centre.
- Assist in set up and delivery of Kettle equipment to designated locations.
- Provide assistance with sorting toy donations.
- Provide assistance in the Kettle campaign.
- Perform other position related duties as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This is a temporary position starting at 10 hours a week increasing to 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 will be associated with this position.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Completed High School or equivalent
- Related experience is an asset
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- 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 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.
- Attentive listening skills for the purpose of supervision, coaching, and conflict resolution.
- Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening
- 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
- May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screening.
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