Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

8 [% n& o3 W3 [3 H7 _( [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.
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This 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)

( A; S5 L% K9 oAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
  ~7 R+ C; f4 `! P! a0 b•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
7 j9 {; K9 d; t, [' N5 s7 N•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
8 J5 v/ a9 o9 `7 O•        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
# v; w! v: x0 v9 w. c6 V, Q2 c( h•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
) f, n' }2 T+ t6 m# C( i•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
; d1 \4 N$ v5 w. a1 z# g•        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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1 _- ~7 s8 M. G, f4 @Qualifications:
/ o+ d3 |$ |+ ?7 }* U3 T- Y•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
1 P/ e% y7 [% Z( b•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
, O) ]9 }- d% ?9 g( v•        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.
•        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;
3 |; U" O- \6 i& H' z& x& E5 `: m7 Z•        Current valid drivers license;
+ ^  V. y+ H0 k: O•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
1 P5 n! h" L# f- v) w( N7 c& Q•        Conflict resolution skills;
' B( t; P! q3 O; t$ E•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
' s; R3 z8 t+ @•        Committed and passionate about children;

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2 h% _) m) d: g0 I0 mSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

! e; A5 \' E' E0 ^Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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7 E0 m5 X6 p3 Z' E$ ~9 D! ZEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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