Summer Students- Labourer Landscape - Sutton West, Canada - The Salvation Army York Housing & Support Services- Sutton Youth Services

Description

Position Purpose summary:


OBJECTIVE:

The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the physical expansion and development of the current community vegetable garden at Sutton Youth Shelter.

They will be responsible for organizing equipment, material purchasing and coordination of volunteer garden workers.


PURPOSE:

The purpose of the expectation task list is to identify and clarify what management expects from the incumbent.

The following expectations and tasks will be part of the annual performance appraisals; your merit increase will be based on the level of performance in each of the following areas.

Accountabilities:


Service Responsibilities

• The incumbent will promote positive and supportive attitudes toward youth who are experiencing homelessness
• Work alongside community members and residential clients in all facets of gardening
• Help facilitate good relationships between youth Diversion Rec. clients and community member/project staff
• Help nurture and support a positive, recreational working environment for garden participants

Organizational Responsibilities

• The incumbent will adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and the Residential Services Department
• Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in service training
• Engage in weekly supervision sessions with supervisor throughout the summer work season
• Ensure a working knowledge of, and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employees Handbook
• Become familiar with the provision of the position description & operations manual, which will be provided for each job position
• As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management; and represent the Organization in a professional manner

Program Responsibilities

• Program planning which encourages youth engagement in productive and healthy activities
• Recruit volunteers and community agencies to partner in program service delivery
• Plan Agricultural field trips for youth program participants and community volunteers
• Help inspire young people to be productive and healthy with their time, resources, body and mind
• Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met or surpassed in all operations
• Guest on JHSC summer meetings to ask or share about any Health and Safety questions/concerns
• Attend regular supervision meetings
• Establish and maintain rapport with program youth
• Perform program statistics as assigned
• Develop and maintain contact with vendors/merchants in managing supplies for the garden.
• Act as an advocate and be a positive role model for residential client participants as well as youth in the community
• Develop effective working relationships and partnerships with community members, representatives of other departments, agencies and coworkers
• Maintain documentation and filing and other administration duties as required
• Represent the Salvation Army and this project at community meetings
• Perform any other related duties as requested by supervisor
• Provide a clear vulnerable sector screen
• Participate in all training provided by our Ministry Unit

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Outdoor / Indoor work

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications:

- is at the age of 15 year at the start of the employment
- was registered as a full time student during the preceding academic year
- intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the academic year
- is a student in a secondary, post-secondary, vocational or technical program
- is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on who refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and
- is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations

• Current College student in the field of either culinary arts, or agriculture science.
• Experience in working with youth in a mentorship capacity is preferential.
• Knowledge and understanding of, and a commitment to antiracism and antioppression
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, written and oral communication skills
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and individually
• Ability to work within a Christian perspective
• Be caring and nonjudgemental of clientsregardless of their level of ability or commitment
• Current WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training is preferred
• Valid Gclass Ontario Driver's Licence is preferable but not mandatory
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairn