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.
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0 A4 S& ^2 V/ {6 Z- @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)

Administrative 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;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
) P) W3 Z& {" N4 X•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
, N" g1 h, j+ K; l•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
: Y( ]! `& J4 v1 y" J* t+ P: u- {•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
+ T" h# _; P5 b" d) i" \. c! t•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
; [; t  v$ ^3 T+ ~! J0 c+ W•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
3 y0 J9 }" T' e# V: D2 p•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

, j; f* E8 I$ O$ {Qualifications:
- b! h9 t2 p2 Q7 ]; i•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
' n) f( B6 |7 ]' B6 \( M4 g•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
& A3 q. v, K9 ^. c1 ]•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
, }4 z# y) A' D2 O•        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.
5 C  w, X: [2 ~# ~; G3 I•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
+ z4 h( l5 x, O# t2 T  l7 w•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
5 h0 j# b) s4 R! z* i4 A4 r•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
: C8 J' ]! E8 O" U•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
  |1 i' Y; ~9 e+ s# `•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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3 u0 y8 J1 }& S- ^8 ?7 EHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

& q  Z. t, D0 v0 J% T8 r: RKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
1 Z( d, w+ T" y1 ~#256, 3210-118 Ave
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3 O/ m" W5 I; @: U8 w% r$ F; FEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
% G& K5 G+ f+ D0 n" I( M, D4 i4 oFax: 780-477-2022  

! B: |1 m7 q$ ^3 QThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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