Community Ministry Worker

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:

The Community Ministries Program Worker assists in the organization, preparation and facilitation of Community Ministries programs in cooperation with and under the supervision of the Program Supervisor.

This is a permanent full time position at 37.5 hours per week.

• Consistently demonstrates empathy and concern for clients / families
• Assists in the organization, maintenance and general cleanliness of food services and program areas
  • Equipment and appliance cleaning
  • laundry
• Maintains program Inventories
  • Monitors inventory control for food services programs
  • Support inventory management initiatives as required for other programs
  • Receives and or declines, sorts / organizes non-monetary donations
    • Pick up donations – process and distribute for programs
• Direct and supervise volunteers for assigned programs
• Support seasonal or special programs i.e. Christmas hampers, kettles, toy run, Easter Camp, summer camp, school feeding programs, kid’s club, school supplies backpack program, sunshine bags, etc
• Plan, prepare and facilitate Community Ministries Food Services Programs including: Breakfast and lunch programs, community meals, Weekend Investment in Nutrition or others as assigned by your supervisor
• Maintains confidentiality and keeps accurate statistical records
• Work within established Salvation Army policies, procedures and budget
• In cooperation with Program supervisor maintain inventory controls for programs
• Food on the Move program facilitation (prepare, distribute lunches to children and youth throughout the city at assigned parks)
• Upholds the mission and values of The Salvation Army in all aspect of required tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

Education/Certifications:

• Driver’s License w/Driver’s Abstract (to be reviewed by management)
• First Aid/CPR “C”
• Food Safe
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

Experience:

• 3-5 years
• Knowledge & experience working with clients with complex needs and behaviours

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Post Secondary education in a related field an asset
• Knowledge of typing, filing, and computers (Word, Excel, Outlook, program specific software)

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.