Street Outreach Worker - Prince Albert, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Prince Albert, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

Position Purpose Summary:

The Street Outreach Workers are responsible for the daily operations of the street outreach program, ensuring proper procedures and health and safety standards are being followed.

The incumbents will prepare bagged lunches and distribute at prescribed locations and in accordance with The Salvation Army mission, values, and standards.

This job is part of the Canada Summer Jobs program. There are two open positions.

Part time Temporary
30 hours per week, Monday Friday
Start: July 2, 2024
Duration: 8 weeks

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support food preparation, packing of lunches and clean up.
Deliver meals and interact with clients at prescribed locations in conjunction with program requirements.
Be sure that all areas are cleaned, including the kitchen area and Mobile Feeding vehicle after each use, according to acceptable health standards.
Provide services such as free clothing and visitation on site.
Maintain safety practices in compliance with health and safety Report any serious health and safety infractions or problems in accordance with policies to the Community and Family Services Team Lead.
Report any maintenance problems, equipment, or supply needs to the Community and Family Services Team Lead.
Maintain accurate records and statistics and communicate them to the Community and Family Services Team Lead.
Communicate to the CFS Team Lead any humaninterest stories or advertising opportunities.
Maintain confidentiality.
Perform some office administration tasks.
Perform other positionrelated duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

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NOTE:
You may be required to provide validated educational documentation. _

Education/Certifications:

Completion of High School.
Current First Aid/CPR.
Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Valid Saskatchewan Class "5" Driver's License preferred, but not required.
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

(a) between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
(b) a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*; and

(c) legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

Experience:

Up to one year of related working experience would be an asset.
Knowledge and experience working directly with marginalized people would be an asset.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Must provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
Maintain a high level of integrity, good judgment, and appropriate confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
Participate in mandatory orientation and training.
Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.
Exhibit good listening skills, and respect authority.
Ability to work effectively with children and staff in a culturally diverse environment, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Lead by example, by demonstrating a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

**The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are c