Community Ministries Coordinator Community Ministries Coordinator

Location

Abbotsford, BC | Canada

Job description

Description

The Community Ministries Worker provides holistic leadership to a limited range of community-based programs in accordance with Salvation Army mission, values and standards. This involves assisting individuals and families who are seeking aid and assistance from or have been referred to The Salvation Army.

Hours: 35 per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example
• Provides spiritual guidance and uses every opportunity to pray with and share the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with program participants, staff and volunteers, endeavoring to assimilate them into the Body of Christ, as appropriate (including linking participants to the church family and church programs where possible)
• Develops, oversees, implements, coordinates, and may facilitates community-based programs to make a positive impact on the community (May include but not limited to Play Café, Seniors programs, Just Show Up, Messy Church, Community Meals, Brave, Pathway of Hope, Children’s Summer Camp Initiatives, Red Cap, TASK, or Music programs)
• Recruit and train community partners, and volunteers to facilitate community-based programs (May include by not limited to Play Café, Seniors Day Program, Just Show Up, Messy Church, Community Meals, Brave, Pathway of Hope, Children’s Summer Camp Initiatives, Red Cap, TASK, or Music programs)
• Promotes community-based programs internally and externally as required, fostering positive relationship with community partners and agencies
• Participates in program strategy development
• Various administrative duties which include documentation, tracking statistics and assisting other program staff/volunteers as needed
• Working in collaboration with the Fundraising Coordinator in applying for funding for Summer Camping, the Pathway of Hope, and the Brave Program at the Cascade Community Church
• Assists the Corps Officer with ongoing strategic planning to ensure programming reflects client needs as these may evolve in our changing socioeconomic climate
• Provides input into the preparation of an operating budget for the community ministries programs and monitors/manages financial performance accordingly
• Provides input in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for Community Ministries programs
• Networks with Salvation Army, government, and community social service providers to coordinate resources for the benefit of clients and program
• May direct and supervise volunteers, which includes recruitment, selection, orientation, training, evaluation, and discipline
• In collaboration with the Fundraising Coordinator to coordinate/organize annual Christmas Kettle Campaign.
• Coordinate volunteers and personnel for Christmas Kettle campaign and Angel Tree table in the mall
• Performs other duties as assigned

NOTE:  Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

Supervision: 

• Reports directly to the Corps Officer
• Supervises up to 160 volunteers seasonally
• Supervises 2 part-time staff, seasonal Kettle staff (45), and summer day camp staff (3)

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Adheres to standards consistent with the values and philosophy of The Salvation Army
• Supports and promotes the vision, values, and mission of The Salvation Army Cascade Community Church and its committees and leadership teams
• Participates fully and constructively in staff meetings and in-service training
• Takes part as a member of the Management Team, Stewardship Council, and Community Council
• Engages in regular meetings with supervisor – Corps Officer
• Engages in formal evaluation sessions with supervisor at three to twelve months in the first year of employment and annually thereafter
• Completes thorough employee evaluations for those employees directly supervised and assists supervisors with other evaluations
• Reads, follows, and suggests improvements to The Salvation Army Abbotsford Policy and Procedures Manual
• Represents the organization in a professional manner at all times

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will have completed up to two (2) years of Community College.
• Current Certification in First Aid/CPR

Experience:

• One year but less than three years of prior related experience, including, experience in a variety of social service programs, with some supervisory experience, and experience communicating orally and in writing.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, good judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships and ability to work as an effective team member with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with social media (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter).
• Ability to present program materials in a clear concise and comfortable manner.
• Ability to teach and lead various activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate to young people and parents.
• Strong team player and leadership skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.
• Effective time management and strong organizational skills.
• Conflict management and resolution skills.
• Ability to lift/move more than 40 lbs.
• Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools (social media) and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve programs and to create new opportunities.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals and to resolve problems.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Some driving is required.

Responsibility for Financial Resources:

The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly and has the responsibility for the wise use of his/her resources. He/She may be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash. Seasonally will oversee and handle larger values in relation to fundraising.

Work environment:

• The incumbent’s work environment is located in the Cascade Community Church.

The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

• Work-related stress
• Dealing with angry and abusive people

Exposure to hazards:

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate risk of injury or illnesses due to:

• Physical attacks by others (verbal) (e.g. disgruntled clients acting out physically or verbally)
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Moving objects
• Sharp objects

Precautionary measures:

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

• Universal Precautions
• Non-violent crisis intervention training

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License, own vehicle and insurance are required; an original copy of a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion is required.
• Screening through The Salvation Army’s Internal Abuse Registry
• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean driver abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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