Since 1975 The Mustard Seed Street Church has been essential in fighting hunger and restoring faith to our community in Greater Victoria. Our operations are nearly 100 percent community funded and include Vancouver Island's largest Food Bank, a Family Centre, Hospitality programs, and an addictions recovery program at Hope Farm Healing Centre. We also offer church services for those seeking a place to belong and grow spiritually. Through these core programs we assist over 5,000 people each month with the help of more than 50 daily volunteers and many generous financial supporters!
About the Job:
Are you a jack of all trades with a heart for the community? We are looking for a full time staff person that are willing and qualified to work in a with our Hospitality team operating programs in our daily drop-in centre for the street community.
Duties & Responsibilities
Works collaboratively and fosters a team environment with all departments
Provides hospitality and support to the Mustard Seed Community under the direction of the Hospitality Staff
Assist with Evening and daytime meals as required
Monitors all public areas of the main floor and ensures a welcoming, safe, secure environment extending to areas of first contact, e.g. from street curb to reception to chapel
Participates in ongoing training and maintains mandatory certification
Participate in the Christian ministry of The Mustard Seed Street Church including attendance of chapel/prayer times, staff meetings and training opportunities in consultation with supervisor
Other related duties as required
Qualifications
Christian commitment and in agreement with and sign the Mustard Seed Code of Conduct
The ability to work effectively with those in addictive behaviors and lifestyles
Excellent verbal and written communication, working knowledge of Microsoft office
Committed to the health and well-being self and others
Able to effectively resolve conflicts and work with challenging personalities
Good knowledge of addictions theories and approaches to recovery
The ability to work well in flexible situations
Physically fit and ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely
Required- Class 5 driver’s license and an acceptable driver’s abstract; Asset - Class 4 driver’s license
Required – Standard First Aid and CPR-C; Food Safe, WHIMIS; or ability to obtain within 6 weeks
Asset- ASSIST, Mental Health First Aid, conflict resolution training