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About the Role

The Family Services Worker assists in the organization of client/family assistance. The primary focus of this role is Foodbank Intake, recruiting participants and organizing applications for Scotian Glen Camping Ministries, and assisting with the Seasonal Campaign as directed.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial intake assessments, determining clients’ immediate needs and providing appropriate support.
• Evaluates client/protection issues.
• Completes Feed Nova Scotia and The Salvation Army Link 2 Feed intake.
• Refers clients to POH case worker.
• Identifies when a client needs to be referred to the CFS Program supervisor for complex family services support.
• Identifies clients' spiritual needs and provides appropriate support, including prayer and connecting with Sydney Community Church spiritual care.
• Maintains confidentiality and keeps accurate client files and statistical records.
• Assists in the organization, maintenance, and general cleanliness of the family services and food bank area.
• Contributes to the Christmas campaign under the direction of the CFS program supervisor.
• Maintains Standards and Procedures.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the Foodbank and Foodbank Area.
• Works and maintains monthly reports.
• Meets clients and takes care of the foodbank.
• Meets the Feed Nova Scotia truck on scheduled days.
• Unloads truck donations and puts them in appropriate sections (freezer, fridge, pantry, etc.).
• Avoids food wastage by ensuring freezer/fridge foods go in the appropriate freezer/fridge.
• Weighs all food donations and ensures proper documentation is completed for recording.
• Packs orders and assists in the foodbank.
• Records services provided in the system.
• Meets with the Christmas Committee and participates in the planning and organizing of Christmas activities.
• Assists in areas outside of normal responsibility as needed, working as a team.

Requirements

• Submit a Police Record Check (vulnerable sector check) that is acceptable to The Salvation Army.
• Meet eligibility requirements for the Canada Summer Jobs program, including age and legal status criteria.
• Individuals requiring employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible.
• Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
• Good computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good team player.
• Good oral and writing skills.

Location

• Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Work Type

• Temporary full-time

Experience Level

• Up to one year related experience

Education Level

• High School diploma
• Additional education in the social work or human services field
• Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Sector Check

Salary/Compensations

• $16.50 to $19.89
• maximum of $23.86

Benefits

• Potential for flexibility at work
• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• RRSPs
• Opportunities to expand skills and advance careers

About the Company

• For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda.
• Building on its roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year it helps more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter.
• It supports people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges.
• The Salvation Army continually adapts and innovates to meet emerging needs and live out its mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.
• As a faith- and values-based organization, it hires and serves people of all backgrounds and walks of life.
• 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.
• Employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda.
• Employees work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service.
• Deeply values the relationships built in the workplace.
• Aims to build a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Equal Opportunity

• There is a place for everyone to belong here.
• There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.