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.

* g2 d$ |0 b8 U8 I0 ?2 KThis 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;
( l9 T  F, p. q0 a•        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;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
! f8 s0 ^3 @: H- p) w•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
( A5 f, R1 z0 _. l•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
- g7 D/ S7 Y' d•        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;
- ]' l' l1 D' a/ j5 h•        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;
& U0 A. a' F1 ?+ W: X•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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Qualifications:
- K# y1 z/ U: d•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
2 L6 S; R5 ?% o$ B1 ^0 D•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
0 o7 d; k& s9 ~, b•        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;
  z; Z/ N& P  N9 h  F7 c•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
+ H2 B0 k3 _' j" Z5 `' n2 A7 M•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
; N9 m" e- d; n; H# m& B•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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5 N* `( w$ W" F+ uHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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+ J: e0 w7 k% LKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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; W' `* k4 D3 b( lEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
7 {$ ^, B7 h, S  ]% |2 Q0 [Fax: 780-477-2022  

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