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.

- }  _6 _1 J8 U' |9 p, d) zThis 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)

" c. g. T& ^( n' G% p, iAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
3 h+ V# z9 ]' p) `* D9 M•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
1 J4 }; I7 Y" r/ X% K& U•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
# F8 C$ q% |+ ]& ]% U/ g0 F•        Risk Management and succession planning;

" [- g7 K$ o; MProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
; `8 l8 J# `/ ?; g•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
- B( T* B+ E* a" s1 H0 w•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
5 u9 x! ~9 [" V" p3 N0 s•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
) `7 W; n6 x6 z! E3 w$ y•        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;
* ^7 Q; Q# \4 @3 o6 Z. L' N0 A7 M•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

1 |9 {# ?& n5 a+ A( P3 O" \5 eQualifications:
  ^# \. T$ d- |" o' W9 c/ F•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
! m9 W5 F' x* M5 l: T7 q•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
1 l9 F3 D% ]: {8 o2 P•        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.
4 _: S4 i$ Y' L( u9 r•        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;
0 g5 C2 X. e7 [6 k•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
) p5 S+ `' g, Z  f. o( |& J! }•        Current valid drivers license;
, f5 K6 H/ K+ g•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
5 x( l1 n, m* ?; q  @•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary 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:

! V# Z' K0 m/ w: Z. m7 a$ t# fKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
2 j4 G: m4 V8 J7 ~+ b  b+ r#256, 3210-118 Ave
" b- P  a$ \- `! oEdmonton, AB
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$ E8 B: Q: B0 ~  V! p, NEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

4 E. @$ @: x6 O, f8 Z8 n+ KThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012