Community Ministries Worker

Surrey - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 19 - 24

Posted on: 5 hours 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:

Position Purpose summary:

To assist in the operations of collecting and processing donations in the Food Recovery Program while practicing good stewardship of our donated resources. The applicant will serve local agencies and businesses sort incoming products and assist in Family Services operations.

Accountabilities:

Clean and repackage recovered food. Pick up and process donated resources by unloading sorting placing and loading donated items. Work with clients in food distribution. Contribute to the safety of staff and clients (e.g. clear fire exits no obstacles inside/outside the building clean spillage and assist in maintaining facility cleanliness). Take responsibility for the accurate completion of all client intake and recording into system. Perform other duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal: Corps Officer staff

External: Community

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports directly to: Corp Officer

Direct reports for this position: None

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.
Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities.
Moderate material responsibility: proper storage handling and usage of food and supplies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Part-time 20 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

education and experience Qualifications:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

Completion of a high school diploma

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Up to three (3) months of prior experience including life skills.

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

Heavy lifting: able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly without assistance from others.
Valid Full Drivers License
Ability to stand for long periods.
Must be able to work cooperatively with others.
Demonstrate organizational skills ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
Good listening interpersonal and customer service skills.
Self-motivated and disciplined.
Demonstrates ability to work with agencies peers staff and volunteers.

Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion (i.e. The Salvation Army Abuse Registry)

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $19.93 to $24.91 with a maximum of $29.89.

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...