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

Residential Over Night Support Worker

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Published
April 29, 2021

Location
Winnipeg

Job Type
Full-time  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Community Venture

Salary Range:
$13.30 – $19.96 per hour

Address:
1350 Church Avenue

Posting Expires:
May 14, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
[email protected]

Description

The Residential Over Night Support Worker assists in ensuring a healthy and safe environment within the members’ home by providing overnight presence and assistance.  The incumbent will be required to provide emotional and physical support along with crisis intervention as needed. Employees are responsible for maintenance of the location, accurate record keeping and providing direct care to the individuals living in the location.

MISSION AND VALUES:

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as a positive role model for members and staff.
  • Provide individual emotional, physical, social and vocational support to members in a respectful and caring manner.
  • Provide support to each member in personal care, hygiene and household skills.
  • Assist members in identifying and developing skills in daily life.
  • Promote independence and encourage decision-making through recognition and respect of each member’s interest and choices.
  • May be required to transport members to and from activities and home in a safe and careful manner.
  • Perform administrative duties including completing communication books/logs, incident reports and maintaining appropriate lines of communication with management and staff.
  • Maintain effective communication with the Location Team Leader, coworkers and members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • The successful job applicant will have completed high school, grade 12 or the equivalent
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable
  • Valid Manitoba Class V driver license
  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Adult Abuse Registry check

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Certificate in Disability and Community Support is an asset.
  • Sound knowledge of intellectual disabilities and experience working in the field is an asset.

 

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