Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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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- w% K  c9 ~: ?4 S! PThis 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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* Q- g- Y+ s3 H* k  fAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
3 s" H+ \% ]. w6 H5 G5 G•        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;
5 u4 R1 v/ M4 v1 f9 _•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

* _/ d' H* l. [; R$ P5 ?5 dProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
1 u" U) V: Q- l. m+ M4 V- ]•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
: x8 P& Q- Q/ Q' F•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
  S4 C% F- x" Y( X) p& y# F/ l•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
7 x+ `+ q; C) W4 X5 w0 u+ ]•        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;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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; y) b3 r3 M: b  `* K0 Z/ U4 ]Qualifications:
/ c1 A8 D* r4 Z•        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;  
•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
) _6 E, |( A" Z•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
1 e! a# D) @) V6 x$ r8 ^•        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;
•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
4 X3 o) K% v3 R+ ~' C•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
1 V6 F% U# I* d9 t! ~, _$ a" |•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;

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$ n4 k5 i& r8 a4 i; ]' i  K3 f3 kSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
) _8 a6 I8 P9 m8 |#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
5 u8 n( M2 T  x: [+ qFax: 780-477-2022  

9 k3 Q: N6 H3 SThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012