Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job Purpose:
To 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.

* B8 x8 J+ T1 d8 a, WThis 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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
2 [4 X( \+ f- o, }. d  U•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
* t) P0 w' t6 P  s* B•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
4 q- z% \9 ^& |•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
4 y7 n9 R, [1 j9 q; k•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
/ i4 g! b6 p; L; d•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
: Y& H$ Y* {+ ]- p2 o6 ]& }•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
6 h# j* R8 d( m$ `3 \" p•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
: G3 {* B, Z8 G•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
! d$ N8 F7 w+ I! x/ b& |3 @" |•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
( [: R( O' }3 Q  m•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
" ^- l% {/ H8 \! i6 @& j•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
8 \. f0 F2 C+ X  {$ R•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
; g* ~' @/ Z1 [8 v5 F•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
•        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;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
0 T  E  d0 O. j5 r•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
) X, m3 g3 F, A9 J# F1 P3 v( p0 k•        Committed and passionate about children;
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2 r) X; @! k. B2 B' K+ [Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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How to Apply:
1 r) w- z' V& }Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

( X9 r! M& a& G+ Z; UKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
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2 e8 z: N* `5 b! O6 u( W; REmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

# j# A, ]9 Z8 |. ZThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012