Community Ministry Assistant

The Community Ministry Assistant assists in the organization and distribution of services in our Community Ministries Office.

Hours:

• 35 hours per week, Full Time

• Consistently demonstrates empathy and concern for clients/families
• Provides emergency food hampers to clients
• Assist in the maintenance of client files and statistical records, as directed
• Assists in the organization, maintenance and general cleanliness of the Community Ministries Space.
• Receives (and/or declines) and sorts/organizes non-monetary donations or purchased products following standard procedures
• May be responsible for ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials
• Arranges for discarding of items that are not usable in accordance with policy
• May direct work of volunteers assisting in Community Ministries
• Assists with preparing/serving community meals in the house or on the CRU (food truck)
• Helps with seasonal tasks where needed such as Christmas Hampers/Kettles
• Driving vehicles as needed

Other Duties:

• Must attend all staff meetings and training seminars related to agency services if requested.
• Must be prepared to participate in training at the discretion of the Supervisor/Officer.
• May be assigned other related duties according to agency needs at the discretion of the Supervisor/Officer.

Education / Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will have completed Public School.
• First Aid/CPR
• Food Safe Level 1
• Class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher
• A Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) months of prior related experience, including, experience working with multi-barrier persons.

Physical Effort/Dexterity:

• The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of loading/unloading trucks, handing out hampers, receiving/sorting out donated or purchased goods, and computer work. Must be able to lift 50lb.

Concentration Required:

• The performance of the job requires attentive listening (empathy to clients/volunteers), and attention to detail when entering data/computer work.

Work Enviornment:

The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

• Temperature variations when in CRU
• Cramped working station
• Work-related stress
• Dealing with angry and abusive people

Exposure to Hazards:

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor harm, injury, or illness due to:

• Physical attacks by others (and verbal)
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Moving objects
• Sharp objects
• Risk of back strain

Precautionary Measures:

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

• Universal Precautions
• Foodsafe training
• Take Protective Barriers
• WHMIS Training
• Adequately maintain operational equipment

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 Department Heads of your intentions prior to submitting your application.