Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

% b+ B: c0 U; M/ eJob 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)

& f$ X/ ]0 J9 [( V# @+ H/ r$ [& pAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
+ k6 ~0 _5 {* f1 ]•        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;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

& n. U8 [$ ~. H* a3 ZProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
+ C, F6 g4 L' F+ ~•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
  C  ~* Z2 r3 p, I* Y; k•        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
•        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;
& P% w: L1 ?! g/ G•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
% S3 `' p5 |4 |( h2 z9 @•        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 [- q3 t+ z7 m" J9 R" F•        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;
6 l1 d% W& d# Y! i4 d- r# E•        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;
" a4 `- C2 k1 I& J$ j3 [•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
8 u6 c/ ~+ e& m, l5 G. 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.

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( _6 l9 s! C, t' SHow to Apply:
, C% Y& C) u% Z1 I* I' @; s! Z) JSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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7 ]: \9 r  G  a: N: n0 [Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
9 q! r. y( B% d" b#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
$ J* [) s9 M" |! S3 nFax: 780-477-2022  

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