Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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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.

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)

. b* Z9 {. T) P2 |# l2 l0 DAdministrative 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;
% I; I  u+ T: k: l4 k•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
3 m% K, Y5 B/ E•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

5 i4 X5 }5 C7 w! J' FProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
( b3 l3 ]. A" R* J! w, @1 p•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
4 i8 q- W" [% ^% h9 E8 B3 r8 A•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
3 t& j! t: P$ L2 q: p1 I" L•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
& Z+ ~5 n8 U, `3 \4 U•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
+ E& L" `# Z6 X8 v) R& t5 S•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
2 X7 ~( s2 G$ K•        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;
- H: E! z+ l# m7 b7 @•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
9 S: `# [  B5 R- A•        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.
•        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;
•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
; ]* r' D" r' s& I. d/ F•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
& [9 l# a6 T; K* }: o•        Committed and passionate about children;
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( F/ Z) R9 n2 l* I& \Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

5 N4 s3 g4 s& n2 WKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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