Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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- G! y2 G" E7 P8 _4 C3 y* D( WJob Purpose:
1 a8 l; O" l, T+ y" }' P& E: _$ RTo 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.

* l2 D; i; K0 h3 o" DThis 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)

8 U% e: W) M$ pAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
) w' Y: u3 O- ^# O4 m  M% c% y) I•        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;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
$ K8 e$ h# g1 }! ~4 Y6 f! t•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
/ m2 Q% m# `* V4 N/ K•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
- W) c+ E, M! b3 X•        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;
; s7 `7 e1 @1 G1 N2 Y8 h/ z•        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;
1 ]( r& L: R+ G# ]) i•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

' x4 o5 [4 x. MQualifications:
) ^9 ~  j8 u% {  u•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
  a) }% L% O7 V" S" q: M•        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 u# y. Z* t% A' d1 X. O& Q4 G•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
$ A- n8 P5 l7 G! W& J% |•        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;
- J! {! V- E) _•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
; \/ T8 f0 k  K( ]•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
! N" N  o+ {5 e7 p) Z. h* W•        Committed and passionate about children;


Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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. }& e+ ]- r1 kHow to Apply:
8 ?' a+ K% ]& L3 X' n6 h3 O  i5 SSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
  H& x/ ]! s: N$ [. g6 Y#256, 3210-118 Ave
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
0 l8 v8 v. y# @7 t1 I2 oFax: 780-477-2022  

The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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