Community Ministries Worker

The Salvation Army; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Swift Current Community Church Food Bank is hiring a Community Ministries Worker to assist clients in accessing foodbank services and TSA programs. You will help with vouchers, support foodbank operations, and maintain confidential client records while engaging with volunteers and the public in a respectful, service-oriented manner.

Responsibilities include processing donations, assisting with event participation, and helping ensure accurate reporting to partners.

Qualifications

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for The Salvation Army mission.
• Education: Grade 12 or equivalent; Driver’s license.
• One year of prior related experience.
• Training will be provided as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with access to foodbank services and TSA programs.
• Assist with vouchers and other TSA services.
• Support daily foodbank operations including receiving and sorting food donations.
• Record accurate statistics and assist with reporting to TSA and partners.
• Participate in community events and food drives as needed.

Job description

Who We AreFor more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.Mission StatementThe Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.Job Description:POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:THIS POSITION WILL WORK WITH BOTH CLIENTELE AND THE PUBLIC IN OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE SWIFT CURRENT COMMUNITY CHURCH. THIS POSITION WILL PRIMARILY WORK WITH THE FOODBANK.ACCOUNTABILITIES:The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar duties to the listed below:For Kettle Season• Attend a day of training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign• Provide support in getting Kettles to zone locations prior to volunteer arrival at Campaign onset• Ensure all Kettle donations are delivered to secure location at shift completion• Communicate daily issues and supply deficiencies to City/Assistant Coordinator • Orient and remind volunteers on proper Kettle handling and duties as required• Supervise, support and assign (as required) Kettle Volunteers throughout the Campaign• Participate in the recruitment of new volunteers• Visit locations during shift changes and intermittently• Communicate daily with ATL partner for effective transition• Ensure timesheets and mileage reports are submitted accurately and timely (weekly basis)• Remain at the Kettle for the full shift (until relieved), ensuring security of donations received.• Respond to questions/queries from potential donors regarding SA ministries and programs.• Perform other work-related duties as assigned. Community Ministries Worker DutiesAssist clients with access to foodbank servicesAssist clients with access to vouchers and other TSA services as appropriate.Assist with other programs in Community Services (ie: summer camps registration, Christmas hampers, POH, etc…)Suggest new ideas for community programmingKeep accurate and confidential records of client assistance using Link2Feed programAssist with collection, documentation, and submission of statistics as required by TSA, Foodbanks Canada, Second Harvest, etc…Support external reporting requirementsBe available to assist during special events (Holiday Train, Food-drives, BBQ’s, Local PR events, etc…)Provide support as required to daily foodbank operations including receiving, sorting, handling of food donationsAssist with proper receiving of food bank donations (weighing, reporting) as neededAssist with cleanliness and organization of food bank and free market areaHealth & Safety (if applicable):CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENTGovernance Boards and Councils:Internal: reports to Community Ministry Coordinator and/or Executive Director/Corps OfficerExternal: noneMANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:Reports directly to: Community Ministry Coordinator and/or Executive Director/Corps Officer. Works in cooperation with volunteers, other TSA staff membersDirect reports: noneFINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:Material: handling of foodbank donationsFinancial: refer community donations to main office for receiving/handling. May handle small amounts of cash/donationsWORKING CONDITIONS:SWIFT CURRENT COMMUNITY CHURCH BUILDING. OCCASSIONALLY AT PUBLIC EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE AREAGENERALLY AGREEABLE HOWEVER MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH ANGRY/UPSET CLIENTELEPOSSIBILITY OF EVENING/WEEKEND WORKThe above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).Education, Qualifications and Certifications:Grade 12 or equivalentDriver’s licenseExperience and Knowledge:One year of prior related experienceTraining will be provided as requiredAlternative combination of education and experience may be consideredSkills and Capabilities:Good interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work with O365 software (Word, Excel, etc…)Ability to lift/carry up to 30lbsAttention to detail and problem solving abilitiesStrong sense of integrity and confidentiality and professional ethicsCompensation:The target hiring range for this position is $30,212.00 to $37,783.20 with a maximum of $45,318.00.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.