Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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; g: G, q! f) a$ z( ?3 Z6 K7 QTo 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.

1 H9 ^. \- d, O) ^2 W- r/ [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:
, e" I5 Q1 N1 \•        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;
* r& f7 w, d2 t7 o•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
8 U7 u  L9 h: R  ?: l* K•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
& Y$ S  o3 x5 B' ~5 N•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
2 ], ^4 H' N9 T7 H: T+ v•        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
: |2 r  ^2 P4 A8 A•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
9 p, J0 Q: J: m+ b•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
! _7 J7 D$ @3 e0 _; @; O•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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+ F2 J3 @1 r4 ]  tQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        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;
$ j- k; @) I" Z- r•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
! k& {4 `# X) i3 Q$ H' ~•        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;
- `/ E& r9 N, P  E' }. y6 J2 Z•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
  m. B4 b; d- ~  g( t•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
8 t- t) B8 O: Z) g$ @•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
5 @8 S: ^' l7 s- {•        Committed and passionate about children;

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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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$ O1 m4 o# M% [1 g( Y3 o+ Z8 R" F8 @8 @How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

5 K* Q" d' e$ s/ A! Y7 O, M* a/ EKristi 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
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