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

Community Ministries Worker B

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Published
August 11, 2021

Location
Victoria, BC

Job Type
Casual  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Victoria Citadel

Salary Range:
$17.00 per hour

Address:
Victoria

Posting Expires:
August 16, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Attention: Catherine Burrows. E-mail: [email protected]. Please mention ‘Community Ministries Worker B’ in the subject line of your email.

Description

Community Services Worker B assists individuals and families who are seeking aid and assistance from or have been referred to, The Salvation Army.

HOURS:

  • Varies
  • Up to 37.5 25 hours a week (Monday – Friday)  as instructed by supervisor

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducts intake assessments determining immediate needs and supports needed by the client.
  • Maintains confidentiality and keeps accurate client files and statistical records.
  • Assist in the organization, maintenance, and general cleanliness of the food bank/family services area.
  • Receives (and/or declines) and sorts/organizes non-monetary donations.
  • Networks and refers to The Salvation Army, government, and community social service providers to coordinate resources for the benefit of clients and programs, when necessary.
  • May direct and supervise volunteers on a project
  • May organize seasonal or special programs (i.e., Christmas hampers, toy distribution, food drives, summer camps, community dinners, a specific program run by Next Steps)
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to relate in a warm personal manner to clients, staff, volunteers, and the public.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must work within the mission and guidelines of the salvation army policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

  • Completion of High School.

Experience:

  • One year but less than three years of prior related experience, including working with multi-barrier persons.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Current certificate in First Aid/CPR.
  • Current Driver’s License with clean Driver’s Abstract.
  • Proficient Computer Skills.
  • Clean Criminal Check.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

  • Background check consent.
  • A clear vulnerable sector screening.
  • Clean drivers abstract.
  • Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

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 your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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