Christmas Support Worker

The Salvation Army

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Halifax - Canada

profile Monthly Salary: $ 15 - 16
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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:

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with clients volunteers and staff.
  • Ability to contribute positively as a team member while also working independently.
  • Flexible teachable and adaptable to a variety of tasks.
  • Honest punctual and able to represent The Salvation Army in a professional courteous manner.
  • Willingness and ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks to the satisfaction of The Salvation Army (including Criminal Record Check and Abuse Registry Check).
  • Commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army in Canada.
  • Basic computer and data entry skills; experience with software such as Link2Feed Jotform or other databases considered an asset (training provided).
  • Proven oral and written communication skills.

Supervision

Reports to the Community and Family Services Program Director (or designate).

Service Responsibilities

  • Assist with Christmas Assistance Program registrations including processing applications entering data and providing client support in person by phone and online.
  • Provide information to clients regarding eligibility documentation and program processes.
  • Support the organization and distribution of toys food and gift cards
  • Assist with volunteer support during Christmas events including welcoming orienting and supporting volunteers as needed.
  • Participate in the setup maintenance and cleanup of Christmas program spaces donation areas and distribution centers.
  • Support administrative tasks such as answering phones responding to emails and filing paperwork.
  • Contribute to donation intake sorting and inventory management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the overall Christmas Program.

Hours of Work: 8:30-4PM (M-F) with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
Flexibility required
October 20 - December 31 2025

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $15.70 to $16.90 with a maximum of $20.28.

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.

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 addition we support people exp...
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Key Skills

  • Nursing Home Experience
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Direct Support
  • Computer Operation
  • Caregiving
  • Case Management
  • Special Needs
  • Training & Development
  • Child Protective Services
  • Experience with Children
  • Word Processing
  • Addiction Counseling

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The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.

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