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:
The Community Ministry Worker assists individuals and families who are seeking aid and assistance from, or have been referred to, The Salvation Army. This position also provides support to other programs provided by the Community and Family services. This position provides supervision for volunteers.
Accountabilities:

Client Services and Programs

• Give oversight to community ministries programs, ensuring ministry objectives are consistently accomplished and that a spiritual focus is applied to all program initiatives.
• Conduct intake interviews, client assessment and emergency assistance for clients to determine immediate needs and supports required.
• Refer clients to other community resources or Corps Officer for pastoral assistance where appropriate.
• Network with Salvation Army, government and community social service providers to coordinate resources for the benefit of clients and program.
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of services provided by external agencies.
• Organize season or special programs i.e. Christmas Hamper Program, summer workshops, etc.
• Recruit and register children and youth for The Salvation Army provincial camping programs.
• In consultation with Corps Officer, follow up with children and youth who attend The Salvation Army summer camp programs, including their families, in order to build relationships and establish active links with the Corps and its mission and ministries.
• Network with local Community College and University around student placement.
• Oversee and complete appropriate reporting for community-based grants.
• Actively promote North Bay Community Church and Community Services programs to food bank clients.
• Work with other Family Services staff to maintain, promote and improve the profile of The Salvation Army North Bay Community Church and Community Services programs within the community.

Supervision

• Provide direction and support to all family services volunteers and student placements, ensuring that they work together to achieve the purpose of the organization and enhance the ministries of The Salvation Army.
• Recruitment, orientation, performance management of volunteers and student placements in consultation with Corps Officer or designate.
• Oversee student placement assignment and conduct weekly supervisory meetings, mid and end-point evaluations.
• Develop strategies and recommendations for volunteer development.
• In consultation with the supervisor may organize regular meetings with volunteers.

Finance & Administration

• Provide direction and support to all family services volunteers and student placements, ensuring that they work together to achieve the purpose of the organization and enhance the ministries of The Salvation Army.
• Recruitment, orientation, performance management of volunteers and student placements in consultation with Corps Officer or designate.
• Oversee student placement assignment and conduct weekly supervisory meetings, mid and end-point evaluations.
• Develop strategies and recommendations for volunteer development.
• In consultation with the supervisor may organize regular meetings with volunteers.

Health and Safety

• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of the ministry unit by maintaining cleanliness and food safety etc.

Perform other duties as required.

Please refer the Job description for details