Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

5 f# R1 y6 ?' O' m. sJob Purpose:
% f) l6 O/ Q* q& ?3 }7 PTo support the Executive Director with fundraising, special events and will be instrumental in the development of our Social Enterprise.  This position will also be working directly with children 6-12 years old to teach life skills such as self esteem, communication skills, peer relations using recreation and physical activities to promote growth.  Small group facilitation, one-to-ones, family support, advocacy and referrals are used to achieve program outcomes.
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/ \6 ?0 C$ z- k% rThis is a full time, one year term position working 37.5 hours per week with 10-15 hours per week dedicated to the children’s programming.   (Continuation of this position will depend on available funding)
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Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
( ]$ o( H0 `3 n# E) a3 \•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
, @  T- `1 [$ L# h- m/ \2 d7 ^•        Risk Management and succession planning;

( B( f* W  M# e2 j7 u8 FProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
; e) M2 p# y, F1 E4 K4 K•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
* y. }; W5 Q6 o•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
9 K3 y$ P' f* \& I5 P, r( q3 ]•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

# h1 H5 Z  H. Y) SQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
& D7 u# X+ M- A, u8 v•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
; [; ~- {8 w9 C4 `6 _- S2 q' Q) C•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
, p9 g4 W# v" |•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
3 x) T- z) f1 C# |$ a/ |0 }  N, F•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
( o, ?7 ]: W# t: ^•        Conflict resolution skills;
  ^) k; x- c7 X! Z3 q3 E) i) C" w  Y•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;


Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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9 W" s* N; e8 O  G1 `) YHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
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0 L4 M7 h5 J. b' Q4 n# \' NEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
, N9 V; q3 ~1 c' CFax: 780-477-2022  

4 I" d1 R3 U; w2 s0 y* DThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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