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.

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.

Program Support

Facilitate and/or coordinate Family Care Centre programs as needed including but not limited to: Cooking, sewing, language, family, VBS, day camp, Pathways of Hope etc. Have knowledge of Community Supports. Actively promote all Kitchener Community and amily Care Centre programs. Assist with the annual Share the Warmth program.

Christmas Kettle Fundraising

Coordinate the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign from October - December with support from Director and Executive Directors. Oversee several Christmas Kettle locations. Assist with recruiting and onboarding support staff and volunteers.

Supervise, support and assign staff and/or volunteers throughout the campaign. Greet clients and answer phones as required Conduct initial intake applications and screen clients for assistance including food, clothing and household needs. Keep EDS van stocked with supplies On occasion,



be available to help support Sunday meal program Retain reports and statistics for Family Care Centre programs.

External: General Public, Community partners MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY This position reports directly to the Family Care Centre Director, or Designate Provide support, assistance, and demonstrate work methods to new staff and volunteers The incumbent may be responsible to provide supervision and direction for volunteers each day and temporary seasonal kettle staff. FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT May receive and process community donations, food deliveries and assist with overall Family Care Centre operations. May pick up Kettles during Seasonal Campaign This is a permanent full time position based on 37.5 hours per week.

Some evening and week-end work may be required. Working environment is typically at the Family Care Centre in generally agreeable conditions. May include occasional travel with the EDS van for the EDS food distribution location in downtown Kitchener on occasion Completion of a Community College Certificate in social services, Community Services, or equivalent is preferred.

Current Safe Food

Handling and valid First Aid & CPR is required or willingness to obtain.

Mental Health First

Aid is recommended. Minimum one (1) year of prior related experience in a variety of social service programs. Good computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of community-based resources, government and social service agencies.

📌 Family Care Centre Worker (Kitchener)
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