Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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3 C9 N& r" W; O7 O2 F  W2 LTo 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.

% |3 X$ o5 y1 x) }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:
' d7 m+ W0 e( y! I  }4 ?4 {•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
+ J3 f- u3 {5 o9 N6 ^* N: l•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
$ D9 X0 p4 D( |& p7 f+ }* R•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
% Z; }- N- {7 o8 N" j! N& ^& ^•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

; W9 q  S7 W3 t: t8 W6 [7 nProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
; i) I6 G$ d: m4 e8 K* z) U- H8 m•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
/ C1 n- P7 ]- L9 B, t- y' j•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
# Z) V4 a0 f- {( C4 ^•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
. L- U* K+ A3 i•        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;
6 Y. N  ^" m1 e$ O; B5 F9 Q" b: V•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
5 p7 G. K0 `+ \4 f3 x  t  r•        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;
% ?( _7 V/ p6 V( S- C1 x2 I•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
4 f  {8 h9 ~2 \% a/ Q* x•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
. u) q: _6 h" Y) [! d•        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;
•        Current valid drivers license;
; h' ], @0 S  e0 T! W% O' X* V•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
& x! ~+ v) O6 t9 L0 Y•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;

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/ Y" y" [( L% g( d6 y& aSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


1 }/ c+ i2 h, s7 _& ]3 fHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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, f  r5 x. z' Y2 W/ }Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012