Description
The Christmas Support Worker provides support to the Chatham-Kent Ministries during the Christmas season on a temporary basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accountabilities:
- Assist with the recruitment, orientation, and supervision of Christmas Kettle Campaign volunteers.
- Contact churches, schools, businesses and other organizations to volunteer at kettles.
- Maintain an accurate list of volunteer information.
- Contact volunteers and schedule coverage for kettle shifts.
- Host at a kettle as required ensuring necessary coverage for breaks, late arrivals, absences, etc.
- Ensure that kettle locations are staffed and have adequate supplies of literature, etc.
- Foster and maintain positive working relationships with kettle sites.
- Coordinate the delivery and pick-up of kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations.
- May deliver and pick-up kettles in an emergency situation.
- 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.
- Assist with set up and take down of toy and food Christmas hamper distribution centre.
- Provide assistance with sorting toy donations.
- Post campaign assist with retrieval of equipment/supplies from kettle locations and prepare an overall report of the campaign to be submitted to the CFS manager.
- Record statistical data in a clear, organized and accurate manner.
- Perform other position related duties as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This is a temporary full-time position based on 40 hours per week.
- Kettle Campaign normal hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- 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 may be associated with this position.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Completed High School or equivalent.
- Prior related experience is an asset.
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Experience in office administration.
- Experience with general office equipment and must have strong skills and experience using word processing (WORD); spread sheet use (EXCEL).
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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