Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
; A) C( y( L" }& ^4 mTo 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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7 E2 t( z. ^  R' |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)

' y' @3 a% _- {7 M8 \9 xAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
; H+ `$ v/ `& y•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
' H. ]0 `! H7 V" F* l' \- A•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
' f# S$ F) l- e# R1 ?5 Y. m/ h•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
! V# G3 b$ E; T1 ~* c•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
9 ]# S8 e3 Y$ c' L•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
: \! D2 ^: B" ]# q•        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;
9 P! \* q6 i: c  C1 l8 V; I•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
0 E0 V9 o/ x& D  d& A! w0 {1 r•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
) b/ A) H# \$ \' }! ?•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
2 l3 D3 ~* m7 x* Q! C7 \•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
! q% E3 [6 j2 @( S•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
% G- O7 {6 T% W  u  w•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
3 F3 V% k# B1 _9 w# M# }+ c•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
3 z; u$ u# x+ l1 F% i8 V3 |5 ?1 f•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
: L9 [0 j+ A# e0 `2 s•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
! w' N  |+ Y; }+ y7 n•        Conflict resolution skills;
5 c* p3 G+ \, N2 V0 l3 ~•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
5 _' y, ^4 \7 n: n! B; L9 b•        Committed and passionate about children;


6 `0 f4 V- }. K4 y" XSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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' p+ Y2 \1 E) MHow to Apply:
7 I$ T8 P1 K: F4 O3 qSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
- a1 E1 L4 V7 S% I#256, 3210-118 Ave
" t) S5 u  j. c3 M8 Y% E8 {  WEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

& j, E7 b# d. j# `. cThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012