Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
6 v% t" k; e/ K" V; J2 @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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" T9 M( ?% U% 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)
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Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
* n+ u1 M- B- D, u•        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;
5 f7 E* Y1 h! P' y& E3 R1 S•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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2 }6 p$ D* J3 W) ZProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
) k, w6 p# k% _0 I7 Z4 c  l% L•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
& m5 l7 {  n* _: W+ N, 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
8 F! V. @" j5 L. W2 k5 z+ {•        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;
# h: Z2 U! i5 r4 b1 F•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

- [1 J% C! [8 o& Q" ?& fQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
" _, C- N& @* g2 m1 s1 D) d•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
. o" ]: C9 e4 R* H! y8 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.
' R' M) }7 y/ a! u•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
/ a' S* x1 G' c0 _3 F•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
' G- t" e: T* p) e1 U- Q•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
5 f, ?6 ^4 Q2 s, K/ `•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
% O% W5 d7 ]8 q  A1 y•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


9 o' L8 j" E: ^! uHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

9 T+ `+ b" X+ P: m  F/ b' E: OKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
0 a6 {8 ]; A1 t& t) Q( \4 uEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
7 g. n/ T6 [7 O3 ZFax: 780-477-2022  

2 G' z8 z% x7 y- L+ k1 P! r. EThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012