Salvation Army Kamloops | Job Opportunities

Community Ministries Worker B

Wage: $17.00 – $18.89
Full Time: 35 hours / week
Expires: April 18th, 2021

Key Responsibilities

Through empathetic care and with a non-judgemental approach conducts initial intake assessments (including evaluation of client/family and financials), determining immediate and ongoing needs and supports in accordance with policy
Provides emergency assistance services (i.e. food, clothing, etc.) in accordance with policy
Provides ongoing support to clients and families as needed
Through exercising empathetic care, assists individuals to determine an appropriate and mutually agreed upon goal process; facilitates effective problem-solving behaviours of the client/family
Provides spiritual guidance when appropriate and uses opportunities to pray with and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with clients/families
Encourages clients/families to participate in programs and services offered by our Community Ministries as well as our Church
Maintains confidentiality and keeps accurate client files and statistical records in the Link2Feed database
May provide budgeting guidance for clients
Assists in the organization, maintenance, general cleanliness, and COVID protocols of the Community Ministries Office and The Salvation Army building.
Receives (and/or declines) and sorts/organizes non-monetary donations
Works under the direction of the Community Ministries Supervisor and Corps Officers
Networks and refers to The Salvation Army, government and community social service providers to coordinate resources for the benefit of clients and program, when necessary
May develop and conduct programs for clients/families, as appropriate
Helps with the coordination and organization of seasonal or special programs such as; Christmas Hampers, Community Programs / Events, Food Drives, Back to School, Camps and Community Dinners
May direct and supervise volunteers, which include orientation to programs and training
May be responsible for cash management
Extensive knowledge and proficiency with MS Office programs, Database inputting and general office equipment
May deal with clients who are have complex emotional issues.
Donation pick ups
Drive EDS Vehicle (Food Truck) as required
Performs other duties as required

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Education: Diploma or Certificate in Social/Human Services from a recognized University/College
Minimum 2 years related experience working with vulnerable populations; addictions, mental health challenges, poverty, seniors, homelessness, unemployed, and persons with persistent multiple-barriers.
Current FOODSAFE LEVEL 1
Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
Valid Drivers License
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs – the job requires loading/unloading the CRU (Food truck), loading/unloading/sorting donated goods, etc.
Assets – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Effective communication 101, WHMIS

Benefits

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental, sick leave benefits; Employer contributed RRSPs as well as matching, professional development opportunities etc.

Interested Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume via email, with the subject line of “Community Ministries Worker B” to Captain Kelly Fifield, Corps Office lisl.barnes@salvationarmy.ca

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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Community Ministries Worker C

Wage: $14.60 – $16.30
Full Time: 35 hours / week
Expires: April 18th, 2021

Key Responsibilities

Consistently demonstrates empathy and concern for clients/families
Provides emergency food hampers to clients as needed
May assist in the maintenance of client files and statistical records, as directed
Assists in the organization, maintenance and general cleanliness of the Community Ministries Space.
Receives (and/or declines) and sorts/organizes non-monetary donations or purchased products following standard procedures
May be responsible for ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials
Arranges for discarding of items that are not usable in accordance with policy
May direct work of volunteers assisting in Community Ministries
May help prepare/serve community meals in house or on the CRU (food truck)
Helps with seasonal tasks where needed such as Christmas Hampers/Kettles
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum three (3) months of prior related experience, including, experience working with multi-barriered persons.
WHMIS Training
First Aid/CPR
Food Safe Level 1
BC Driver’s License

Other Requirements

The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
- Temperature variations when in CRU
- Cramped working station
- Work-related stress
- Dealing with angry and abusive people
The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of loading/unloading trucks, handing out hampers, receiving/sorting out donated or purchased goods, and computer work.
The performance of the job requires attentive listening (empathy to clients/volunteers), and attention to detail when entering data/computer work.

Exposure to Hazards

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor harm, injury or illness due to:

Physical attacks by others (and verbal)
Exposure to infectious diseases
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Moving objects
Sharp objects
Risk of back strain

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.