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

Correctional Worker – Casual – New Directions


Published
October 13, 2021

Location
Kitchener, ON

Job Type
Casual  

Competition #
2021-10-12b

Ministry Unit/Dept:
New Directions

Salary Range:
$17.58 per hour, as per the Collective Agreement

Address:
New Directions, 657 King St. E. Kitchener, ON N2G 2M4

Posting Expires:
October 24, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Email: [email protected] Attn: Mary-Ellen Jacobs, Admin Assistant, The Salvation Army New Directions Fax: 519-744-2081 Please no phone calls.

Description

This is a casual relief position with no guaranteed hours.  Flexibility in scheduling is required.  The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility.  Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break.  This is a continuous operation (24/7) facility.

This is a unionized facility.

Shifts: Various

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor the front desk reception area of the Community Residential Facility (CRF)
  • Respond to all in-coming calls and liaise with other agencies in a professional manner
  • Record daily activities of clients and incidents occurring during the shift using logbook, activity records and occurrence reports
  • Contact emergency service personnel as required
  • Maintain confidentiality with regard to the client records and information
  • Perform other position related duties as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Completion of a minimum of one (1) year of University/ Community College in a Social Services, Criminology or related field of study
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience working with adults in the criminal justice system in an institutional or residential setting
  • Have a valid, current certification in First Aid & CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Good communication skills that help to establish trust with clients
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Competent in word process, including Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Excel
  • Required to provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion. The screening is secured either through the National Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
  • Able to obtain Enhanced Reliability Screening through Correctional Services Canada
  • Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.
  • May requires screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.

NOTE: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

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.

Internal Applicants, please advise Department Heads of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

To help us with our recruitment effort, please indicate your email/cover letter where (vacanciesincanada.ca) you saw this job posting.

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