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
Published
October 9, 2024
Ministry Unit/Dept:
St. John's Housing and Community Services/Ches Penney Centre of Hope
Salary Range:
$22.00 per hour
Address:
18 Springdale Street
Posting Expires:
October 18, 2024
Applications Accepted By:
Sarah Reid, Community & Family Services Coordinator, The Salvation Army St. John’s Housing and Community Services, 18 Springdale Street, St. John’s, NL A1E 2R1 Email: sarah.reid@salvationarmy.ca