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

Overnight Worker – PermFT – Cedar Place


Published
October 18, 2021

Location
Sudbury, ON

Job Type
Full-time  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Sudbury Cedar Place

Salary Range:
15.53 + .50 per hour night Premium

Address:
261 Cedar Street, Sudbury, ON P3B 1M8

Posting Expires:
October 31, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Email: [email protected] Attention: Executive Director Mailing Address: Sudbury Cedar Place, 261 Cedar Street, Sudbury, ON P3B 1M8 Attention: Cindy and / or Ashley Fax: 705-586-3294 Please, no phone calls.

Description

Permanent Full time Overnight Worker. Shifts 12:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.  72 hours bi-weekly

Week One:  Monday to Friday

Week Two:  Monday – Thursday

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Exercising considerable initiative, carries out the duties of the position, with minimal direction and day-day supervision
  • Record and report activities, behaviors, and any incidents, which may occur during the shift, and/or call on duty personnel as required and outlined in policies.  Enter into the internal data base and server.
  • Perform any new intake, and input into Homeless Individuals and Family System with proper consent. Prescreen guest and be mindful to a new person accordingly with current policies that adhere to our standards that are consistent with the values and philosophy of The Salvation Army Women and Family Shelter
  • Conduct nightly rounds in house with duty co-worker randomly throughout the shift. Ensure the facility and resident beds and keep appropriate records in the logbook
  • Ensure all guests and staff secure and safe by checking all windows, doors, and exits during rounds
  • Prepare dinner meal for the following day.  Take out food and prepare according to menu.  Ensure stock including fruits and daily are available for breakfast and lunch meals for residents of shelter
  • Pack food baskets on occasion for any off-site registered clients as per Food Guidelines
  • Enter statistics for referrals, turn away, goods and services night and check off in log and item list as per current policy and instruction
  • Clean, organize kitchen, sanitize and remove trash as required. Clean strainer in dishwasher nightly.
  • Sanitize hard surfaces regularly and log to chart
  • Record refrigeration temperatures and proper food handlers

 

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Internal:

  • Report health, safety, food, concerns to incoming Management. Use the internal communication system to effectively communicate.
  • As required and applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working condition or procedures, to management.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Be aware of universal precautions.
  • Consistency to guidelines for all occupants in shelter at any given time.
  • Knowledge on OHAS

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience
  • Minimum Grade XII diploma
  • Community College Diploma in Social Work, Addictions or related field an asset
  • Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • Original copy of a Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC) with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • First Aid/CPR/ and Safe Food Handlers Certification
  • Engage in formal evaluation session with supervisor at 3 months and 6 months, and yearly thereafter
  • Read and follow with the provisions of the Position Description and Operational Manual, which will be provided for the position, as well as the shift responsibilities.
  • Perform other duties position related duties as assigned

Note:  Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

 

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Trauma informed approach and best practice
  • Ability to remain objective and approachable

 

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

  • Basic computer and clerical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Bilingualism considered to be an asset.
  • Read and follow the Policy and Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook. Every employee must read and sign that they have read a copy and understand that they will be required to adhere too.

 

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screening.

 

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.

You must advise your managing supervisor 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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