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Description
The Christmas Support Worker provides support to the Peterborough Temple Community & Family Services (CFS) during the Christmas season on a temporary basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with processing, unloading, documenting, and sorting donations of toys and food for the Christmas program and assist with preparing donated items for distribution.
- Assist with pick-ups of food and toy donations from community donors using program vehicle.
- Assist with set up and take down of toy and food Christmas hamper distribution centre.
- Provide direction of sorting toy donations.
- Record statistical data in a clear, organized and accurate manner.
- May provide assistance in the Kettle campaign where needed.
- Perform other position related duties as required.
Working Conditions:
- This is a temporary position.
- Start date of October 4, 2021 through January 14, 2022
- Hours will be 15-25 hours/week with flexible time based on the demands of the Toy Drive as the season progresses.
- Shifts may include days, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, and split shifts, Monday through Saturday. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break.
- Flexibility in scheduling is required, as the hours may increase as per the Christmas Hamper program operational requirements.
- Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification.
- Local travel may be associated with this position.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Completed High School or equivalent
- Related experience is an asset
Skills and Capabilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays
- Ability to represent The Salvation Army positive and professional manner in the community
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Honest, courteous and punctual; represent the organization in a positive, professional and engaging manner.
- Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
- Attentive listening skills for the purpose of supervision, coaching, and conflict resolution.
- Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening
- Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
- May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screening.
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