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Job Location drjobs

Penticton - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 18 - 23

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Who We Are

For 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 Statement

The 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:

KEY Accountabilities:

  • As an initial point of contact represents The Salvation Army effectively by providing clients/residents and vendors with courteous and diplomatic service
  • Maintains knowledge of legislative and company policies such as Health & Safety Regulations
  • The Successful Candidate will be responsible to do phone interviews with our clients for our Community and Family Services Food Bank at our Penticton Cawston/Keremeos locations
  • Assess Clients physical emotional social and spiritual needs and respond appropriately
  • Be willing to share the Christian faith and pray as opportunities arise
  • Be familiar with and refer clients to other community organizations as required
  • Assist with the Christmas Program as required
  • Assist with Fund raising as required
  • Undertake other reasonable duties as assigned
  • Accept donations and issue temporary receipt as required
  • Record all information for entry into Link 2 Feed
  • Available for call in and holiday coverage
  • ensure safety and security of clients volunteers and staff
  • Point of contact for food distribution and client information gathering

Health & Safety:

  • Ensures the safety and security of clients volunteers and staff
  • Takes responsibility for daily and overall safety

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils:

Internal: N/A

External: Be aware of offerings and programs available for referral in our community

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Reports directly to:

Community Ministries Director

  • Direct reports: N/A

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Accept and log and receipt donations

Working Conditions:

  • Can be busy with lifting up to 30 pounds.
  • Talking to clients to find out needs.
  • Meeting people at a vulnerable time in their lives.
  • Walking lifting sitting computer skills would be a necessity

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

  • The successful job applicant will have completed High School plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months. NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

  • Must be able to follow instructions both verbally and written
  • Must be able to work cooperatively with others
  • Be familiar with the Salvation Army Mission Statement
  • Possess basic computer skills and/or be willing to receive training (Word Excel Power Point Link 2 Feed)
  • Demonstrate organizational skills
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
  • Demonstrates ability to work with clients peers staff and volunteers

Skills and Capabilities

  • Background check consent
  • A clear vulnerable sector screening
  • Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $18.80 to $23.50 with a maximum of $28.20.

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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Employment Type

Part-Time

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