Community & Family Services Assistant
4 weeks ago
Help coordinate and facilitate Community and Family Services programs.
**HOURS**:
- Flexibility in hours is expected & work may include evenings and weekends
- Based on 35 hours per week for a total of 280 hours over 8 weeks
- 2 positions available starting June/July
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- Willingness & ability to work within the mission, vision & values of The Salvation Army and Ridge Meadows Ministries
- Support, where and when possible, the efforts of all residents and co-workers
- Use a client-centered approach by consistently demonstrating compassion, respect and empathy in the administration of policies and procedures Coordinate transportation and luggage for camp participants
- Attend summer camp July 17-21
- Coordinate packing and distributing over 200 backpacks with school supplies
- Conduct initial intake assessments determining immediate needs and supports needed by the client
- Attend Public Relations events as requested
- Give support as requested for regular programs and services
- Organize and restock supplies
- Assist in administration tasks such as reception, recording statistics, compiling reports
The above is a general overview of responsibilities. A complete job description is available upon request.
**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:
**Canada Summer Job Eligibility**:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period ;
- 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; and,
- 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.
**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:
- Strong service ethic and a friendly disposition with the public with effective communication skills
- Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions
- Team oriented and able to take initiative with ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Agreeable to a flexible, non-routine schedule
- High standards of integrity and confidentiality
**PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES**:
- Computer and word processing ability
- Possess valid Food Safe, CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis certification or willingness to obtain
- A current valid BC driver’s license and clean driving record
- Background check
- A clear vulnerable sector
- A clean drivers
- Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
Published
May 9, 2023
Location
Maple Ridge
Job Type
Contract
Ministry Unit/Dept:
Ridge Meadows Ministries
Salary Range:
$18.00 per hour
Address:
23315 Dewdney Trunk Rd
Posting Expires:
May 14, 2023
Applications Accepted By:
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