Community Support Worker; Term

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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.

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.

Position Purpose

Summary:

The position greets and responds to the immediate needs of clients, donors and visitors at the NWT Resource Centre, gives general oversight to the reception area, assists with client assistance and provides program and administrative support as required.

• Answering the telephone and referring calls to the appropriate departments
• Delivering messages as required
• Receiving deliveries and donations, sorting, light lifting (20 pounds) and storing food donations
• Receiving general public walk-ins and referring them to the appropriate department
• Ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of the reception areas.

• Distributing food hampers and clothing vouchers & the required paperwork/data entry
• Arrange for appropriate discarding of non- monetary donations that are unusable.
• Receive, sort and organize non-monetary donations or purchased products following direction from caseworker or supervisor.
• Responsible for stocking and distributing of toiletries to clients
• Responsible for letting clients in to utilize the laundry and shower facilities.
• Maintain safety of the clients and the facility
• Light lifting and moving boxes.
• Work cooperatively with volunteers
• Provide crisis intervention as required
• Assist with seasonal programs including but not limited to Christmas, Kettles and Food drives
• Prepare food hampers for clients
• Maintain food bank cleanliness, tidiness, and organization.
• Refer clients to other community resources where appropriate
• Other duties as assigned by Community Services Supervisor or designate

• Recording statistics for Community Services Department and Corps
• Filing for Community Services Department
• Receipt, recording and disbursement of mail.
• Accept walk-in monetary donations and provide temporary receipts to donors
• Support leadership staff with correspondence, filing and scanning.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Corps Officer

There is constant contact with the public. The incumbent is the public's first contact with The Salvation Army NWT Resource Centre. As well, there is steady interaction with the rest of the staff.

This is a full-time TERM union position at 40 hours per week. The work environment entails frequent association with individuals who are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs as well as other mental health issues, and the associated behaviours of such states. There can be stress due to potential chaotic encounters. The incumbent will have to address uncooperative individuals.

There will be general housekeeping tasks required in order to maintain workspace. Lifting/moving of up to 40 pounds is required.

• Social Service Experience
• Possess strong computer skills
• Ability to learn Salvation Army specific software including Link2
  
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• Have current…