KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Through empathetic care and with a non-judgemental approach conducts initial intake assessments (including evaluation of client/family and financials), determining immediate and ongoing needs and supports in accordance with policy
• Provides emergency assistance services (i.e. food, clothing, etc.) in accordance with policy
• Provides ongoing support to clients and families as needed
• Through exercising empathetic care, assists individuals to determine an appropriate and mutually agreed upon goal process; facilitates effective problem-solving behaviours of the client/family
• Encourages clients/families to participate in programs and services offered by our Community Ministries as well as our Church
• Maintains confidentiality and keeps accurate client files and statistical records in the Link2Feed database
• Assists in the organization, maintenance, general cleanliness, and COVID protocols of the Community Ministries Office and The Salvation Army building.
• Receives (and/or declines) and sorts/organizes non-monetary donations
• May help conduct programs for clients/families, as appropriate
• Helps with the coordination and organization of a Back-to-School program as well as our Brave event
• May be responsible for cash management
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency with MS Office programs, Database inputting and general office equipment
• Donation pick ups
• Emergency Disaster Services Support
• Drives large vehicle (EDS -Food Truck) to various locations around the city.
• Cleans and sanitizes the vehicle after taking it out to meet requirements.
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• Minimum 6 months related experience working with children, families, and vulnerable population.
• Current FOODSAFE LEVEL 1
• Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
• Valid Drivers License
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs - the job requires loading/unloading the CRU (Food truck), loading/unloading/sorting donated goods, etc.
• Assets – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Effective communication 101, WHMIS

HOURS:

Full time 35 hours a week for 8 weeks July 4^th 2022 – August 26^th 2022