Jasper AB Community Recovery Specialist Samaritan's Purse Canada

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian humanitarian organization is seeking a Recovery Specialist to facilitate community recovery efforts in Jasper, Alberta. This remote, full-time position requires a commitment to Christian values, relevant educational background, and experience in emergency management. The role includes providing case management support, community engagement, and collaboration with local churches. The organization offers benefits like life insurance and dental care.

Benefits

Dental care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in emergency management, humanitarian aid, social work, or first response.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable to varying schedules, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Function as a convener of local and external support providers.
• Develop and implement a community entry strategy to understand local context.
• Provide individual case management support for local and external organizations.

Skills

Christian values commitment

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Education

Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in emergency management, social work, ministry, or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Samaritan's Purse Canada Jasper, AB is a Christian international relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

The Recovery Specialist role is a remote, full-time, one-year contract positioned from a home office near Jasper, Alberta. The position includes life insurance, medical/dental and short-term/long-term disability, and 15 vacation days per year to start. You will contribute to long-term community recovery after disasters by establishing and strengthening connections between community members, social supports, government, and churches within Jasper, Alberta, and you will collaborate with individuals and the impacted community to develop innovative, sustainable recovery solutions. The role also supports churches and community groups to strengthen the role of the local church in community recovery and participates in daily prayer ministry as a member of the Canadian Ministry Projects Team.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a convener of local and external support providers as well as local churches to support a collaborative approach to recovery
• Attends necessary local recovery meetings to learn of potential service gaps as well as individual and community needs
• Develops and implements a community entry strategy to gain knowledge of local community context including demographics, available resources, social supports, etc.
• Directs affected individuals to most appropriate agencies or organizations in the area where they may find assistance
• Provides, where appropriate, individual case management support for local and external organizations leveraging SPC’s organizational approach to recovery
• Maintains relationship with community members, communicating progress and supporting them through the recovery process
• Offers guidance to individuals affected by disasters, helping them access provincial support systems to enhance recovery efforts as well as financial resources specifically allocated for the reconstruction or repair of their homes
• Follows up with homeowners through recovery journey and ministers to them throughout, encouraging local church involvement where appropriate

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must be committed to Christian values and precepts and be in agreement with the Samaritan’s Purse Statement of Faith
• Access to a private home office located in close proximity to Jasper, Alberta
• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in emergency management, social work, ministry, or other relevant field
• 2-3 years of experience in emergency management, humanitarian aid, social work, or first response
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Adaptable to varying schedules, including evenings and weekends, as required based on community needs
• Ability to work in and adapt to dynamic situations
• Strong investigative, analytical and organizational skills
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Relationship builder with various demographics

Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance

Application details: To respond to this opportunity, please forward your resume together with a cover letter detailing your passion for Christian ministry employment to:

Attention: Human Resources
20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5H5
[e-mail]

Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Note: Staff must be in agreement with the Samaritan’s Purse Statement of Faith and be committed to Biblical values, precepts and conduct. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.