Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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" f8 m0 Y( L/ i/ Z" WTo 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)
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5 D+ v( L, e& \# l, SAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
: m& K; \' f6 F0 u# U0 t•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
4 F$ {& J# S3 W4 m: @% p•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

% Y; D7 x* J- B; L9 h+ j1 VProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
! Q' o+ S$ }3 N$ L* k+ S•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
$ A5 \3 p2 k3 j" V' Y7 w  ]1 H•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
. f5 S; T' B2 @  ~3 U8 H* [: b•        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
•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
9 l, |6 b6 _. ^$ k0 H* w) c•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
! T1 [5 C1 Y4 Y•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
" O2 k( p* o- c% c•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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/ T0 x+ q& I3 T) n/ hQualifications:
" x) m( b0 |  H" s, z4 @5 Y- C. l3 K•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
; ]* ]) g" C% S. B) W6 ]. @5 s( j•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
  j9 X: x7 f7 a" U+ i2 U6 E•        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;
0 d! z5 S* o8 m/ D/ U, @4 p! C•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
9 l0 ?9 ^& x" p4 {! `•        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;
9 w8 s- F& R( o& \! u8 V•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
" ?# _: o# G3 _; w) a; ~) s4 X•        Current valid drivers license;
4 L  B9 D: R+ @7 k& L•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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9 a  V- X/ L: }& B! O* ZSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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7 K" T" r- L  q/ _How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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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