Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job 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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1 }* N0 Z  p  u2 OThis 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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. W! c7 l& p4 f$ d/ JAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
3 n& S; e" G) D0 w) I& f* L' P•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
+ i: J  e# d& g9 n•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
7 L6 y2 d  U2 k•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
! p1 i! J6 a) l8 J: r. p! v•        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
  \$ j4 q8 ?/ r$ ]$ i+ Q9 \•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
8 g. ^0 M  C. P0 R7 N+ D1 c•        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;
•        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;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
9 j+ U  g: G1 A, j) _' d& L•        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.
" ^7 j) c) F6 p4 K•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
/ x7 k  x/ f; ~3 v! p$ Q8 b( z•        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;
$ a) _- E3 k4 G! I  a•        Current valid drivers license;
/ m( H0 Q  G- O( d/ A•        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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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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6 ~9 S1 g1 Z3 I  V! u5 p; eHow to Apply:
9 V& F6 i5 g1 m. P$ KSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

7 H: W7 @+ Z+ X8 _* x8 M* mKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
8 `! L& r5 f3 [) gFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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