Community and Family Services Assistant – Winter

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission Statement 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.

Core Values 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.

Position Purpose Summary:

Assist in the operation of the Community and Family Services at The Salvation Army Swift Current Community Church.

This job is part of the Canada Summer Jobs program.

This is a full time fixed-term position at 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Term Dates: November 1 – December 24, 2021.

• Assist with packing and distribution of Christmas Hampers (food and toy)
• Assist clients with Christmas hamper applications
• Assist with data entry of Christmas hamper applications
• Assist with regular food bank operations
  • Receive and organize non-monetary donations
  • Assist with client intake and interviews
  • Answer and direct phone calls
  • Schedule and book food bank appointments
  • Assist with the packing and distribution of food hampers
• Other duties as required

*NOTE: You may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• Be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (as per Canada Summer Jobs funding agreement)
• Successful Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

Experience:

• No prior experience necessary

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Valid driver’s license is an asset but not required
• Ability to safely lift 40lbs

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
• Represent the organization is a positive, professional, and engaging manner.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

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

Internal Applicants, please advise your supervisor of your intentions as soon as you know your application is being considered- normally at the stage where you are being interviewed.