Community Ministries Coordinator - Victoria, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

This position supports, advocates for and refers clients/families in helping empower them to become more self-sufficient and help them re-integrate into the greater community.

HOURS:

40 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.
Agree and adhere to The Salvation Army mission, values, and standards

Program Development/Leadership:

Work with Corps Officers to develop, implement, and evaluate a framework for Community Family Services and establish a social services ministry foot print at High Point Community Church
Build and maintain resources available for individuals for all purposes including medical, legal, rehabilitative therapies, addiction support, shelter and housing, employment, immigration, translation, victim services, culturally appropriate healing practices and services, and faith based services, etc.
Develop and conduct workshops and programs for clients/families, as appropriate
Organize seasonal or special programs (i.e. Christmas Hamper, Toy Distribution, Summer Camps, Food Drives, Community Dinners, etc.)
Provide input into the operational budget; may be responsible for cash management
Direct and supervise volunteers, which include recruitment, selection, orientation, training, evaluation and discipline; ensures volunteer safety in compliance with the Health & Safety Standards, monitors and analyzes incident reports.
Direct and supervise staff, including case workers and CFS office staff. This includes assisting with selection, orientation, training, evaluation, and discipline; ensures employee safety in compliance with the Health & Safety Standards, monitors and analyzes incident reports.

Client Services:

Work with other local service providers and ministry units to expand an existing client base
Develop and implement case management of clients
Take responsibility for routine intake processes and decisions, following standard procedures
Conduct initial intake assessments (including evaluation of client/family protection issues), determining immediate needs and supports needed by the client
Provide emergency assistance services (i.e. food, clothing, etc.) in accordance with policy
Through exercising empathetic care, assist individuals to determine an appropriate and mutually agreed upon goal process; facilitate effective problemsolving behaviors of the client/family
Assist clients in making connections within the community which will support them in accessing community resources.
Network with other service providers and maintain working relationships with community agencies to provide comprehensive services for clients.
Support, advocate for and refer clients/families in helping empower them to become more selfsufficient, and help them reintegrate into the greater community.
Provide spiritual guidance and use every opportunity to pray with and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with clients/ families, enabling them to become part of the Body of Christ.

Administration:

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with The Salvation Army policy and applicable legislation and keep accurate client files and statistical records
Provide written reports as requested by supervisors.
Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of CMS database.
Provide a variety of casework duties, including analysis of data, progress reports, maintaining an uptodate referral binder, statistical recordings, formulation of treatment plans and implementation of the treatment, consistent with program policies.

General Responsibilities:

Assist in the organization, maintenance and general cleanliness of the Community Family Services Office and donation centre/ program space.
Receive (and/or decline) and sort/organize nonmonetary donations
Represent The Salvation Army at agency and community meetings as directed.
Foster positive relations with community social services agencies/resources

- participate in ongoing training as provided

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful job applicant will have completed an Undergraduate University degree (e.g., B.A., B.Sc. B.Sc.

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Experience:

Minimum one year of prior related experience, including, experience in direct counselling environments, which may include issues of homelessness, mental health, unemployment, abuse, addiction, parenting and/or marriage. The incumbent must also have experience in oneonone and group counselling
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Required Skills/Knowledge:

The performance of the job requires a moderate amount of computer work, and occasionally leading meetings/training workshops and intervening in physical confrontations.
The performance of the job requires attentive listening (for supervision, counselling, conflict resolution, etc.), and moderate attention when doing computer work.
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