Social and Community Service Worker - Canada Summer Job

at  The Mustard Seed Society

The Social and Community Service Worker (Community and Volunteer Engagement Worker) will participate in programs, which are essential to the alleviation of poverty and homelessness and build healthy relationships between stakeholders in The Mustard Seed’s diverse community. This team is designed to recruit, train and support volunteers on behalf of The Mustard Seed program teams. This position will be responsible for assisting the volunteer coordinators in training and facilitating programs. The position will also promote education and awareness to the wider public on local social issues such as poverty and homelessness. They will support The Mustard Seeds’ basic services, including a meal program, and clothing center.
Location: Kamloops Office
Position Type: Seasonal Employment (Canada Summer Job)
Hourly Rate: $20.00 hourly
Schedule: 35 hours per week (8 weeks/Total: 280 hours)
Reporting to: Community & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Number of Positions to Fill: 1

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Passion for fostering a deeper understanding of poverty and homelessness in churches and the community
• Empathy for the poor and a desire for greater understanding concerning poverty and justice issues in an urban center
• Strong computer, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Interest and skills in recreational activities such as sports or gardening is an asset
• Strong team building and leadership skills
• Must be currently enrolled fulltime in a post - secondary program and fully intending to return to fulltime studies in the fall of 2021.
• Between the ages of 15 - 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA SUMMER JOBS

• Please do not apply if all these conditions are not met
• Be between 18 and 30 years of age
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Not a member of the Immediate Family of the Employer or a member of the Immediate Family of an officer or director of the Employer
• International students are not eligible participants
• For more information about Canada Summer Jobs: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth

• Plan and implement community engagement activities for youth and children
• Promote Mustard Seed programs to youth pastors, colleges, and churches
• Be the first point of contact for volunteers; creating a welcoming atmosphere and a culture of hospitality.
• Maintaining and supporting volunteer roles
• Assist in volunteer training and retention.
• Maintaining and inputting information into volunteer database
• Jointly organize activities with the external and internal resources
• Deliver Community Engagement workshops and presentations, as needed
• Facilitate learning opportunities to help youth better understand the issues of poverty and homelessness in their own community and equip youth to deepen their engagement with local agencies and causes
• Represent the Mustard Seed to the intern’s community of faith
• Attend staff meetings and other training as required
• Other duties as assigned