Community Ministries Coordinator - Abbotsford, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Abbotsford, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Community Ministries Worker provides holistic leadership to a limited range of community-based programs in accordance with Salvation Army mission, values and standards.

This involves assisting individuals and families who are seeking aid and assistance from or have been referred to The Salvation Army.

Hours:

35 hours per week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example
Provides spiritual guidance and uses every opportunity to pray with and share the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with program participants, staff and volunteers, endeavoring to assimilate them into the Body of Christ, as appropriate (including linking participants to the church family and church programs where possible)
Develops, oversees, implements and facilitates communitybased programs to make a positive impact on the community (May include but not limited to Play Café, VBS, ORANGE Family night, Kids Summer Camp Initiatives, Sports Outreach, Red Cap, TASK, or Music programs).
Promotes communitybased programs internally and externally as required, fostering positive relationship with community partners and agencies
Participates in program strategy development
Various administrative duties which include documentation, tracking statistics and assisting other program staff/volunteers as needed
Interview clients, assess client's needs and make appropriate referrals to internal and external programs/services/resources
Through exercising empathetic care, assists individuals to determine an appropriate and mutually agreed upon goal process; facilitates effective problemsolving behaviours of the client/family
Support and collaborate with clients in establishing goals, monitor progress, and preparing care plans using the same assessment tool every three months. Encourage problem solving and decision making
Maintains confidentiality and keeps accurate client files and statistical records
Assists the Corps Officer with ongoing strategic planning to ensure programming reflects client needs as these may evolve in our changing socioeconomic climate
Provides input into the preparation of an operating budget for the community ministries programs and monitors/manages financial performance accordingly
Provides input in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for Community Ministries programs
Networks with Salvation Army, government and community social service providers to coordinate resources for the benefit of clients and program
May direct and supervise volunteers, which include recruitment, selection, orientation, training, evaluation, and discipline
Working in collaboration with the Fundraising Coordinator to coordinate/organize annual Christmas Kettle Campaign.
Coordinate/organize special/seasonal programs: Christmas Hamper, Toy Distribution, Summer Camps, Community Dinners, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned

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

Supervision:

Reports directly to the Corps Officer
Supervises volunteers

Organizational Responsibilities:

Adheres to standards consistent with the values and philosophy of The Salvation Army
Supports and promotes the vision, values and mission of The Salvation Army Cascade Community Church and its committees and leadership teams
Participates fully and constructively in staff meetings and inservice training
Takes part as a member on the Management Team, Stewardship Council and Community Council
Engages in regular meetings with supervisor
Corps Officer
Engages in formal evaluation sessions with supervisor at three to twelve months in the first year of employment and annually thereafter
Completes thorough employee evaluations for those employees directly supervised and assists supervisors with other evaluations
Reads, follows and suggests improvements to The Salvation Army Abbotsford Policy and Procedures Manual
Represents the organization in a professional manner at all times

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

The successful job applicant will have completed up to two (2) years of Community College.
Current Certification in First Aid/CPR

Experience:

One year but less than three years of prior related experience, including, experience in a variety of social service programs, with some supervisory experience, and experience communicating orally and in writing.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Demonstrate a high level of integrity, good judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Capable of establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships and ability to work as an effective team member with limited supervision.
Proficiency with social media (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter).
Ability to present program materials in a cl