Job Description

Description

The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the physical expansion and development of the current community vegetable garden at Sutton Youth Shelter. They will be responsible for organizing equipment, material purchasing and coordination of volunteer garden workers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Responsibilities

• The incumbent will promote positive and supportive attitudes toward youth who are experiencing homelessness
• Work alongside community members and residential clients in all facets of gardening
• Help facilitate good relationships between youth Diversion Rec. clients and community member/project staff
• Help nurture and support a positive, recreational working environment for garden participants

Organizational Responsibilities

• The incumbent will adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and the Residential Services Department
• Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in service training
• Engage in weekly supervision sessions with supervisor throughout the summer work season
• Ensure a working knowledge of, and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employees Handbook
• Become familiar with the provision of the position description & operations manual, which will be provided for each job position
• As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management; and represent the Organization in a professional manner

Program Responsibilities

• Program planning which encourages youth engagement in productive and healthy activities
• Recruit volunteers and community agencies to partner in program service delivery
• Plan Agricultural field trips for youth program participants and community volunteers
• Help inspire young people to be productive and healthy with their time, resources, body and mind
• Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met or surpassed in all operations
• Guest on JHSC summer meetings to ask or share about any Health and Safety questions/concerns
• Attend regular supervision meetings
• Establish and maintain rapport with program youth
• Perform program statistics as assigned
• Develop and maintain contact with vendors/merchants in managing supplies for the garden.
• Act as an advocate and be a positive role model for residential client participants as well as youth in the community
• Develop effective working relationships and partnerships with community members, representatives of other departments, agencies and co-workers
• Maintain documentation and filing and other administration duties as required
• Represent the Salvation Army and this project at community meetings
• Perform any other related duties as requested by supervisor
• Provide a clear vulnerable sector screen
• Participate in all training provided by our Ministry Unit

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a temporary full time position (8 weeks) based on 35 hours per week
• Outdoor / Indoor work

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:

• Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of the employment.
• Is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*: and,
• Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
• *International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident.
• Current College student in the field of either culinary arts, or agriculture science.
• Current WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training is preferred
• Valid Ontario Class \xe2\x80\x9cG\xe2\x80\x9d Driver\'s License and a current copy of a Driver\'s abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is preferred

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience in working with youth in a mentorship capacity is preferential
• Knowledge and understanding of, and a commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Be available for full 8 weeks of program
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, written and oral communication skills
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and individually
• Ability to work within a Christian perspective
• Be caring and non-judgemental of clients-regardless of their level of ability or commitment
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
• Participate in all training provided by the Ministry Unit
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

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

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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