Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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6 a1 t3 M: _, [' bJob 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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
+ h0 I9 ^# s7 R8 n( f' R  u" Q, h•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
/ T& h: t0 D: j( h2 @# d8 h•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
$ d' ~& M# T( h2 u& A•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
9 O- B( s  M# p; r•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
0 D* T% i! e! ]1 M- O6 L•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
2 q" j: c- d' L1 n. K0 Z( P•        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;
•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
: ~8 P- Y# h- H! p+ o•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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2 N% x0 a$ F1 b: AQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
& T7 K1 e6 r9 s  f. R  s•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
  u; d$ c$ f0 k, u1 o3 T•        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;
* _& N# [3 l6 \- ?4 e8 H•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
4 l4 \/ w& N, L, W. i  x& j8 {3 X$ Q7 ]•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
9 K) x& o$ E: |  s% P; a•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
; W6 u( V3 e0 f! {•        Conflict resolution skills;
) R9 l5 I. m. [& C; O. A•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
4 d% S7 G8 l$ d. j  W- \6 g•        Committed and passionate about children;
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  v9 M0 o) G2 \) x/ zSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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  O& O; T& b2 C1 |/ v* e3 }Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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( T5 J2 r0 r2 T4 r3 J8 }Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

4 x9 `) C, w% j( V( }  J* Q! FThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012