Street Outreach Worker

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: This position exists to enhance the current services offered by The Salvation Army to persons experiencing housing and/or food insecurity in a manner that provides dignity for all.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Food Services: Planning preparation and distribution of daily meals

Clothing Hygiene: Receiving sorting and distribution of clothing and hygiene items.

Referrals and Visitation: Visit with clients and make referrals as necessary

Administrative: Updating Link2Feed report distribution

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Post secondary education in a related field or 1 year experience preferred

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

CPR and First Aid

Skills and Attributes:

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Food safe Certification are an asset but not required

Compensation:

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.