Foodbank Support Worker

Job Posting (Internal/External):

The Stop Community Food Centre, 1884 Davenport Rd.

Foodbank Support Worker (Part-Time, Permanent 22.5hrs) 

Current Vacancy

This Is a Bargaining Unit Position

ABOUT THE STOP:   

The Stop Community Food Centre’s mission is to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds community, and challenges inequality. From its origins 40 years ago as one of Canada's first food banks, The Stop has since grown into a vibrant community centre that uses food as a gateway to addressing many issues, including poverty, the environment, social isolation, and health in one of Toronto’s lowest-income neighbourhoods. The Stop is accredited by Imagine Canada for excellence in non-profit accountability, transparency, and governance.

The Stop continues to orient our program delivery and advocacy efforts around the significance of food in building healthier and more equitable communities. 

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Community Services Supervisor, The Foodbank Support Worker is an integral part of the Community Services Foodbank Team.   This position supports the day-to-day operations of the Stop’s Food Bank including administrative task and maintaining a safe space using health and safety measures. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Program Support:

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  Ensure deliveries for both the Food Bank and the Good Food Market are received and properly stored.


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  Assist in the Food Bank membership registration, daily food bank statistics reports using the Link2Feed Database.


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  Provide administrative support and weekly update for the Good Food Market accounting.


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  Assist in the day-to-day operations of The Stop’s Food Bank, including maintaining a safe space and offering respectful and dignified service that incorporates Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) measures as needed.


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  Provide referrals to other food banks and community resources.


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  Identify tasks and direct volunteers during the food bank service.


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  Other tasks, as requested by supervisor.

General:

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  Ensure the Food Bank reflects The Stop’s policies and procedures (e.g. Anti-Discrimination/Anti-Oppression, Healthy Food Philosophy, Strategic Objectives, etc.).


• Attend quarterly all-staff meetings, community service debriefs/meetings, and other meetings related to job role and responsibilities


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  Participate in agency-wide events, as needed.


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  Maintain administrative records, as required.


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  Participate in training opportunities, as requested.


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  Maintain knowledge of existing agency and program policies and procedures and implement them consistently.


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  Represent The Stop constructively when engaging with the public, and other organizations.


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  Commitment to work within an Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism framework.

Qualifications:

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  Educational background in social work/social services/human services or equivalent education and lived experience.


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  Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), de-escalation, First Aid/CPR, and other training as required by the organization.


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  Highly developed interpersonal / communications skills and ability to build effective relationships with participants, team members and community partners.


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  Ability to work constructively as a member of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• Must have Intermediate Computer skills and knowledge (Microsoft excel, Microsoft word, Outlook, OneDrive, etc.).


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  Proficient in operating cash/ Point-of-Sale (POS) registers, processing payments and handling cash with zero discrepancies or errors.


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  Key handling retail experience is an asset


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  Minimum 2yrs working in community services.


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  Physical ability to lift 50 lb, be on feet all day