Community Ministries Supervisor

Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

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.

Job Description
Position Purpose summary:
Community and Family Service support work is focused on supporting, promoting, and enhancing well-being of individuals and families as well as assisting immediate need of clients, donors, and guests through our programs. The Community Ministry Supervisor will provide general support to ensure dinner program at the Centre of Hope is run efficiently, mirroring the current lunch program.

Accountabilities
Client Services:

Work in a team setting supporting various tasks and activities.

Willing to facilitate spiritual care of staff and guests, including leading grace for meals at Center of Hope.

Gives support to all community ministries programs which include:

Centre of Hope Programs

Lunch and dinner programs

Family Services Programs

Third-Party Administration

Income Tax

Christmas Campaign

Other as required

Ensures ministry objectives are consistently accomplished and that a mission focus is applied to all program initiatives

Administration

Maintains a high level of confidentiality

Answers the phone, makes appointments and does any necessary paperwork

Schedules and organizes volunteers for dinner service

Receives (and/or declines) and sorts/organizes non-monetary donations according to Food Safety regulations

May have to arrange for discarding of items that are not usable in accordance with policy

Maintains a clean and organized workspace including intake office, food storage room, walk-in freezer, kitchen area, washrooms, dining room area and external building surrounds.

Communication

Networks and refers to The Salvation Army, government, and community social service providers to coordinate resources for the benefit of clients and program when necessary.

Always treat all guests with respect and dignity.

May supervise fellow workers, students and/or volunteers

Perform other position related duties as required.

Program

May assist with organization of special programs

May assist in the kitchen and as needed

May Supervises the Dining room during lunch meal and or Dinner Service

Assist with fundraising as needed

Public Relations

Provides visibility for The Salvation Army by maintaining positive relations within the community through public through Community Network Committees

Health, Safety & Environmental

Ensure that proper safety precautions and hygiene standards are followed including Universal Precautions.

Ensures high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen, foodbank, dining room and food storage areas including removing kitchen & dining room waste.

Demonstrate a high standard of personal hygiene.

May be required to ensure that the building is secure and that safety standards are met or exceeded at all times.

Participate in monthly workplace inspections and staff meetings

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