Posted April 7, 2022

Seniors First Response Team Food Security Support

Company: St. Matthews House
Wage: 22.19
Time: Full Time (30+ Hours a Week)
Hours per Week: 35
Public Transport Accessible? Yes
Suitable for Students? No

Job Description

St. Matthew’s House (SMH) is a charitable not-for-profit multi-service agency. Services include emergency food, crisis intervention and outreach to seniors and vulnerable persons to support independent living. Clients include persons with limited or no income, persons living in poor health or with chronic conditions, persons of all ages and newcomers.

St. Matthew’s House seeks a candidate to support the organization in booking, sorting and packaging emergency food supplies/deliveries to support the emergency food operations of St. Matthews House. Social service background and the ability to speak a second language would be an asset. Additionally, the support worker may deliver emergency food/comfort supplies to seniors and City Housing Hamilton tenants, answer the door and receive donations and deliveries, ensuring proper COVID-19 protocols. This position requires an ability to lift boxes of up to 45kg.

Requirements & Prerequisites

The preferred candidate will have completed secondary school; will have obtained a valid Ontario Drivers License – G Level with a minimum of 2 years driving experience with full G level license and a clean driving abstract. A valid Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Check is necessary. The ability to lift up to 45 kg, read schedules, maps and following driving instructions is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate hospitality in dealing with food clients, volunteers, staff and other key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, thrives in a busy and lean environment, and is committed to building healthy people and healthy communities.

For further information on St. Matthew’s House, please visit www.stmatthewshouse.ca

How To Apply

Please forward resume by April 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. via jobs@stmatthewshouse.ca or via fax to (905) 523-5553. Please indicate the job title when submitting.

Please note: Late applications will not be accepted.

St. Matthew’s House is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants in advance but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.