**This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs which states applicants must be under the age of 30.**
Scope of Position: Our client culture is “Where everybody knows your name”, and, “If you don’t have a friend in the world, you can find one here.” We strive to provide an atmosphere of welcome, hope and dignity as we serve up to 125,000 meals and provide 7665 nights of shelter each year. The Drop In Helper will be a person who is passionate about creating a welcoming environment through a commitment to our standards of excellence, radical hospitality, and community service.
Organizational Relationships & Supervision:
Location of Position: Satellite Campus
Reports to: Drop In Manager
Authority: Granted to supervise guests utilizing our drop-in centre and to intervene when situations warrant. This person should freely seek advice or assistance when dealing with a difficult person or situation, particularly if it is a new, unfamiliar situation.
Possible Interrelations:
Non-Negotiable Requirements:
- Must be willing to work according to the Souls Harbour Rescue Mission statement: Souls Harbour Rescue Mission exists to rescue people from poverty, addiction, and despair by offering emergency help, such as food, clothing, and shelter, life changing recovery programs, and the Gospel Message
- Must be willing to respect the Souls Harbour doctrinal statement (as per staff manual)
- Must be bondable - criminal record check required
Qualifications:
- Must have a heart for the homeless
- Must maintain the strictest confidentiality.
- Able to handle high stress environments
- Able to follow instructions.
- Hard working & flexible: able to deal with changing duties in a typical “roam and assist” manner.
Objectives:
- To assist the Drop-In Manager
- To ensure the daily drop in runs smoothly
Specific Duties:
- Assist with daily drop in (Monday - Friday) working with guests who deal with social and economic barriers, disabilities, etc. Many of our guests are also seniors who are struggling with poverty or loneliness.
- Help prepare meals for 80 people daily.
- Assist with “Free Mart” - free clothing & household goods store
- Visit with clients at the drop in centre.
- Answer phones when needed.
- Ensure the Drop-In Centre remains neat, clean and orderly.
- Other duties as assigned by the Drop In Manager.
Job Types: Full time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 16 weeks
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2k44iy
📌 New Waterford Drop-In Helper(Summer Student)
🏢 Souls Harbour RESCUE Mission
📍 New Waterford
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