Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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7 a( x, i1 q: _% d( o2 pJob 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)
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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;
•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
4 l- t$ ]3 c9 o# N. g7 y# V•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        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;
•        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
•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
' a4 S& m$ A( W% k3 L" ]3 r+ z: r% }3 d•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
( S7 I9 }( K+ x3 B# T7 H•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
* i9 X+ _- t- V3 w! P' h8 @•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
4 Q: ^: w( Q7 J$ {0 D6 H  F•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
/ r/ ?: E( g  k3 W( Q  x% B1 }6 @$ x•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
•        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.
; V. ^+ d' U! a8 A; b( X•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
" d" D9 K- T7 ]& V2 D•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
9 R% K/ T/ |1 S( w  h/ q0 M•        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;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
: P. }  G! I# @- \•        Committed and passionate about children;
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8 g# H) t! D. i) VSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
: ~, ^& r/ k, S2 YSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
  s3 a) m; X( _) @! {) A2 uFax: 780-477-2022  

6 u5 _' w- w; ~1 |# S& bThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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