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.

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)

! y9 F7 X3 d- N, _Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
- d' D+ E) i8 ]. ]* n, x•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
' U7 j0 B! b; W0 ^  ]% n1 A•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
' g$ Z- L" P% l( x•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
( [3 j& L0 ]2 D5 g7 p- e•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
+ p2 O' O  N6 a3 g3 P+ [•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
% ]% a! s3 ?( e•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
( T& J' ~- e' {( e  h9 h- d•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
7 ?& u+ r' {0 q+ y•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
, ]6 O: ~, U3 j  y% ~" ?/ J- D7 F9 Y•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
' m: q- Z* }7 E  I4 b7 `# w! T•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

" l' ~" T$ ?( X. Z  c# nQualifications:
4 Z; ?! ?- h0 b: N" @•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
% f$ @" X$ F- H: l$ J/ b2 W•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
% x: ]( T. z$ C: L8 B8 O2 S•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
9 _. F6 I6 c% R5 P/ w•        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.
. o# {% `2 \! l- J; l- C•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
5 @* G* n5 u5 b5 k& p•        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;
: E3 v  y5 }& H& K. ]6 w! B•        Current valid drivers license;
: f3 @! z4 F' j, g8 G) |8 z•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
) [# h! e8 _; M5 v. `$ l•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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5 j9 m! U, U* V3 l' HSalary 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:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
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T5W 4W1

Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
* _+ v. q) P3 C8 {6 lFax: 780-477-2022  

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