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Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the operation of the Community and Family Services office and providing service to the community during the Christmas season.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintaining and coordinating general maintenance of the department
Conducting client interviews and assessments determining immediate needs and supports needed by the client
Ensuring the smooth operation of the Food Banks and proper customer service/programming to the community
Maintaining a record of all daily pick-ups and donations
Providing The Salvation Army with a positive visibility within the community
Maintaining general cleanliness and organizing contents of the food room
Providing daily reports of daily activities to the St. John's Community and Family Services Worker
Assisting with Christmas activities, when needed
Assisting with any tasks during the Christmas registration process including last minute registrations
Data entry for Christmas assistance
Performing other duties as may be required

TERM: Temporary full-time; commencing November 12, 2024, and ending January 31, 2025

HOURS: 40 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Uphold the mission, vision and values of The Salvation Army and represent and provide The Salvation Army with a positive visibility within the community
Have completed High School
Possess a genuine concern for and interest in the marginalized of society
Possess a valid driver's license and provide a current Driver's Abstract
Have knowledge of metropolitan St. John's and vicinity
Possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Be able to lift and carry heavy objects as required
Have experience in and a willingness to work as a team member
Be highly self- motivated, a self-starter with ability to carry out plans to fruition
Have ability to work independently
Be able and willing to take directions
Be able to clearly and accurately communicate factual information/data when needed
Have a willingness and ability to work under stressful circumstances
Have ability to maintain confidentiality and willingness to sign Confidentiality Statement
Obtain clearance through The Salvation Army's Internal Abuse Registry and obtain a Criminal Police/Vulnerable Sector Check
Be willing to wear clothing with some type of Salvation Army identification
Be willing to abide by all traffic laws in the completion of duties while driving
Have knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point