Temporary Part Time Community Ministry Worker - Ingersoll, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Ingersoll, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

The Community Ministry Worker provides support to the food bank program provided by The Salvation Army Ingersoll Community and Family Services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Food Bank

Assist with conducting intake services, client assessment to determine immediate needs and supports required by the client.
Assist other food bank staff with pickups of food/toy donations from community donors.
Aid with processing, unloading, documenting, sorting, reorganizing, and restocking food and toy donations for the Family Services program and assist with preparing donated items for distribution.
Maintain food bank stock, cleanliness, tidiness, and organization of food bank area; assist with food drives as needed.
Arrange for the proper disposal of items received but not usable in the food bank.

Camp Support

Assist with registering children and youth for The Salvation Army provincial camping programs.
Communicate with families of children attending camp as required.
Provide supervision of children both to and from camp.
Answering phone calls and responding to or directing messages as appropriate.
May assist with the development of Community & Family Services social media page and/or content.
May acquire or create resource information for clients.
Work with volunteers as assigned.
Inform Community Ministries Coordinator of any complaints/issues.

Administration

Maintain written records, logs of activities, including activity reports and statistical information.
Maintain accurate records of client information in Link2Feed and on The Salvation Army's computer system while maintaining confidentiality.
Follow direction on the compliance and adherence to Operating Policies and Procedures (e.g., gift cards, vouchers, etc.).

Health and Safety

Adherence to all health and safety standards.
Assist with ensuring that the Food Bank is maintained in organization, appearance, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety as recommended by Public Health etc.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.

Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a temporary parttime position based on 30 hours per week for 9 weeks.
The Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule.
This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a standing position for long periods of time.
The working environment is typically in the office, food bank in generally agreeable conditions.
Ability to lift/move up to 30 lbs. (13.5kg).

Normal hours of work:
Monday through Friday, hours will be set by your supervisor and will include a 30-minute unpaid meal break. Some flexibility regarding scheduling may be required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Submit as required a Police Record Check (vulnerable sector check) that is acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion.
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
aged 15 to 30 years at the beginning of the employment period;

- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and,
- holds a valid Social Insurance Number; and,
- be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
An ongoing condition of employment is the ability to maintain immigration status to legally remain and work in Canada which is supported by valid immigration documents.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a minimum of grade ten (10).
Safe Food Handling and First Aid/CPR Certifications are an asset.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

Minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience working and/or volunteering in communitybased programs, including experience working with multibarriered persons.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

Selfmotivated/disciplined.
Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible.
Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
Ability to participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work with little supervision