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You will directly supervise the Emergency Services Workers, and given the duties of this position you will also be called upon to provide supervision to various other individual and group volunteers daily.
Ideally, you would understand food inventory and resource management systems, menu preparation, and food & kitchen experience. You would understand the importance of hygiene and health care in a communal setting. You will have strong organizational skills, proven supervision and leadership abilities, with the ability to show compassion to the needy while still enforcing Souls Harbour Rescue Missions facility rules and regulations. Though not a requirement, a BA degree in social work, pastoral ministries or a related field would be beneficial.
In addition you will also:
1. Oversee all aspects of the Free Clothing Store Program.
2. Oversee, (and assist as necessary), in the receiving of food and clothing donations, in a manner in which donors are properly thanked and appreciated.
3. Work with the food donations on hand, being responsible for the regular meal planning process and the development of the weekly food schedule.
4. Be involved with the food preparation process, with respect to the delivery of the Missions three annual Holiday Meals.
A valid drivers license is required.
Experience working / interacting in a faith-based environment
Experience working / interacting with marginalized population groups / homelessness / addiction
We require 3 written references in order to have an interview.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Services for the homeless
Specific Skills
- Implement life skills workshops
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
Work Setting
- Shelter for the homeless
Ability to Supervise
- More than 20 people
- Working groups
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Male
- Culturally diverse groups
- Street population