Program Coordinator

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

Position Purpose summary :

The CFS Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, instruction and coordination of community-based programs in accordance with The Salvation Army's mission, values, and standards. The CFS Program Coordinator will be responsible with the overall management of volunteers including recruitment, trainings, and thanking volunteers to carry out said programs, and for the Food Bank, Thrift Store, Christmas Programs and EDS. This position also works with the Food Bank Coordinator to support clients with referrals to other programs, agencies and resources.

Accountabilities

Community Services :

• Assist the Community Ministries Director with ongoing strategic planning to ensure programming and services reflects client needs
• Assess community needs and review client feedback to determine potential programing and develop a strategy for the implementation of such programs.
• Under the direction of the Community Ministries Director, plan and coordinate the delivery, review, evaluation and creation of new programs and services in the community as identified
• Meet with clients referred by the Food Bank Coordinator to assess their needs through extended intake processes using the Link2Feed client management system, making resource referrals, connecting clients with resources and assisting them with system navigation as appropriate.
• Work cooperatively with Food Bank Coordinator to address needs of clients
• Issue vouchers to clients for basic needs for the thrift store as per policy and request
• Organise and help to maintain the cleanliness of all areas used by the Community Services, and other areas
• Network with referral agencies and / or other community sources of assistance, as required
• Working with the Community Ministries Director, engage and implement an Emergency Disaster Services Plan assisting with local, provincial and federal emergencies as required.
• Cover Food Bank operations in absence of the Food Bank Coordinator as per current operational policies
• Network with Salvation Army, government, and community social services providers to coordinate resources for the benefit of clients and program.
• Represent The Salvation Army Neepawa Community Services within the community, as directed.

Volunteer Management

Administration

Seasonal

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Internal

External

MANAGERIAL / Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Working Conditions

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education, Experience, AND Qualifications

Education, Qualifications And Certifications

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience And Knowledge

Skills And Capabilities

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $36,984.84 to $46,231.04 with a maximum of $55,477.25.

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 [HIDDEN TEXT] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Skills Required

Event Planning, Social Media Management