Community Ministries Worker

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

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.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY: 

THIS POSITION WILL WORK WITH BOTH CLIENTELE AND THE PUBLIC IN OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE SWIFT CURRENT COMMUNITY CHURCH. THIS POSITION WILL PRIMARILY WORK WITH THE FOODBANK.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar duties to the listed below:    

For Kettle Season

• • Attend a day of training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign
• • Provide support in getting Kettles to zone locations prior to volunteer arrival at Campaign onset
• • Ensure all Kettle donations are delivered to secure location at shift completion
• • Communicate daily issues and supply deficiencies to City/Assistant Coordinator • Orient and remind volunteers on proper Kettle handling and duties as required
• • Supervise, support and assign (as required) Kettle Volunteers throughout the Campaign
• • Participate in the recruitment of new volunteers
• • Visit locations during shift changes and intermittently
• • Communicate daily with ATL partner for effective transition
• • Ensure timesheets and mileage reports are submitted accurately and timely (weekly basis)
• • Remain at the Kettle for the full shift (until relieved), ensuring security of donations received.
• • Respond to questions/queries from potential donors regarding SA ministries and programs.
• • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.  

             Community Ministries Worker Duties

• Assist clients with access to foodbank services
• Assist clients with access to vouchers and other TSA services as appropriate. 
• Assist with other programs in Community Services (ie: summer camps registration, Christmas hampers, POH, etc…)
• Suggest new ideas for community programming
• Keep accurate and confidential records of client assistance using Link2Feed program
• Assist with collection, documentation, and submission of statistics as required by TSA, Foodbanks Canada, Second Harvest, etc…
• Support external reporting requirements
• Be available to assist during special events (Holiday Train, Food-drives, BBQ’s, Local PR events, etc…)
• Provide support as required to daily foodbank operations including receiving, sorting, handling of food donations
• Assist with proper receiving of food bank donations (weighing, reporting) as needed

• Assist with cleanliness and organization of food bank and free market area

Health & Safety (if applicable):

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils:

Internal: reports to Community Ministry Coordinator and/or Executive Director/Corps Officer

External: none

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Reports directly to: Community Ministry Coordinator and/or Executive Director/Corps Officer. Works in cooperation with volunteers, other TSA staff members
• Direct reports:  none

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• Material: handling of foodbank donations

• Financial: refer community donations to main office for receiving/handling. May handle small amounts of cash/donations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• SWIFT CURRENT COMMUNITY CHURCH BUILDING. OCCASSIONALLY AT PUBLIC EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE AREA
• GENERALLY AGREEABLE HOWEVER MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH ANGRY/UPSET CLIENTELE

• POSSIBILITY OF EVENING/WEEKEND WORK

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 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.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• Driver’s license

Experience and Knowledge:

• One year of prior related experience
• Training will be provided as required
• Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills and Capabilities:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with O365 software (Word, Excel, etc…)
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30lbs
• Attention to detail and problem solving abilities
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality and professional ethics

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.