Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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; p( ]6 }1 O, A  v7 mJob Purpose:
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.
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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)

6 T; y: g( B2 ?9 e: zAdministrative 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;
7 n) y7 w6 [5 j4 n! t; o2 p•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

; g; V0 r" w- j' D2 Y) cProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
•        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 k4 P8 |5 B! ?9 \•        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;
•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
5 z+ s- R2 y! h  D•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
# q- ]: D+ P& B) J1 D' C•        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;
•        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;
•        Current valid drivers license;
& Q9 u1 T, B4 |$ |•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
8 q( _1 ]4 e9 \! K9 y3 u•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;

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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


. T; t% K8 U) ^How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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6 ~& J- _, l& ^3 PKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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# b4 P$ U4 m  W  l& }+ JEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
2 Z3 C9 L8 b. ?2 i) I2 P& mFax: 780-477-2022  

5 p6 z; g* \; |The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012