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:

The Summer Outreach/Family Services Worker

Summer Outreach/Family Services Worker will be working with persons who are homeless or other marginalized individuals. He/she will assist Outreach Workers and Family Services Worker by providing services for the homeless clients: engaging in conversations to assess their needs and direct them to the services that The Salvation Army provides such as shower, hygiene needs, Meal Centre Services (lunch), laundry, food hampers, nursing assistance, outreach assistance, shelter assistance.

Term Summer Job

35 hours/week

8 weeks

This a Fixed Term Contract Position.

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/applicant-guide/who-can-apply.htmlKindly review the eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program using the link below before applying.

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/applicant-guide/who-can-apply.html

Canada Summer Jobs Program requirements apply. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.

BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Summer Outreach/Family Services Worker will be a part of a client services team at the Centre of Hope, Cascade Community Ministries in carrying out various duties:

Family Services (Clothing Vouchers, food hampers, rental supplements) - Working in Client Café (Laundry, showers, kitchen, client services)

Outreach (Working in the field addressing client needs and meeting needs accordingly)

Case Planning (training with case planners, learning client interviewing, learning BC Housing data base system)

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and complete a Criminal Record Check. Applicants must have good computer skills, excellent verbal/written skills, able to work cooperatively in a team setting with minimal supervision.

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

• Background check consent
• A clean drivers abstract
• Completion of required Health and Safety training

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $21.03 with a maximum of $25.23.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.caif you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.