Community Outreach Coordinator

Location: Copan

** 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.
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* Job Description:

** The Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating local “outreach programs” including HOPE Links North Perth and special events planned in conjunction with other Community Services programs, partners or collaborators as assigned.  Planning and supervision will include relevant staff or volunteers, as well as the development and maintenance of community contacts, partners, and collaborators.  The incumbent will actively work to keep Hope Links staff and volunteers informed and up to date regarding area services as well as aiding in their development as allies for program participants.
** Accountabilities:
**** Operations/Programming
*** Actively promote a positive environment across all programs, ensuring all individuals (volunteers and participants) are treated with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
* Oversee and Coordinate the HOPE Links program under CFS management.
* Ensure all guests and program volunteers are informed of and adhere to policies, protocols, and expectations contained in related Program Guidelines Booklet for the Hope Links program.
* Monitor participant behavior within the HOPE Links program; intervene in crisis situations providing emotional support and advocacy as required.
* Engage with outside agencies and professionals encouraging connection with the HOPE Links program and its participants.
* Assist participants of HOPE Links North Perth in connecting to local services, agencies, and support.
* Assist in the planning and preparation of annual sponsorship/fundraising efforts as required.
* Provide oversight into menu planning and food provision for the Hope Links program.
* Build and maintain relationships with local businesses as potential vendors/donors.
* Work collaboratively with other Community Services staff to maintain, promote and strengthen the profile of The Salvation Army in the Community, while ensuring clients receive holistic and transformative care and programming regardless of the client’s entry point to our services, such as the Food Bank or Hope Links program.
* Ensure that clients are fully supported and connected to additional services offered within the Community Services.
* Network with other TSA, Government, and Community Social Service Providers to coordinate resources for the benefit of guests and program.
** Finance/Administration
*** Maintain accurate attendance records of guests and volunteers and confirm appropriate volunteer coverage.
* Maintain a log of meals, purchases, service numbers and any occurrences.
* Assist with budgetary tracking related to fundraising efforts as required.
* Arrange purchase or procurement as necessary product for meal preparation and program services under your care by working with staff responsible for placing the orders.
* Complete all paperwork including but not limited to incident reports, referral reports, consent forms, occurrence logs etc. ensuring that a copy is kept secured, on site for the program and a copy is provided to the Community & Family Services Director
* Maintain appropriate reporting binders and record any distribution of donated items.
* Notify supervisor in need of repairs in a timely manner.
* Assist the Community & Family Services Director with ongoing strategic planning and policies and procedures to ensure programming continues…