Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job Purpose:
, H" [. s" I+ v2 j% d3 r: dTo 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.

% }, F& X5 [. P  f5 M* \+ d; a; WThis 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)

5 G' Z# E* q! J. s& |& lAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        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;
+ v- u9 |& T& S+ w# K% }8 W) X•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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# K! u, l$ Y3 q* C: ~. AProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
% N! z( [% j3 d( ^! U2 M8 ?2 n% ~•        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;
$ W! X% q8 ?( J•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
: E* \. b' s3 I2 k! w•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

. V1 b) D4 v" o3 o7 fQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
' V' @& M( t, f2 b* N- ?. w, u•        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;
* |0 [+ K3 Y0 B+ y•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
2 _2 p0 F6 V- n- n. r•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
, h( {( e# O& b: M1 J•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
7 e+ s3 m! s6 i, b•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
1 U- V6 s% O, p& H•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
& M: w& i* U6 n0 w/ C+ t•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
+ R; k# Z5 C" h5 a•        Committed and passionate about children;


Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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( Y4 H+ h, F5 F1 s( Q0 B2 g. [1 Y5 i& fHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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  T  q" @; S4 K$ |Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
2 T& n( O- b1 g# [6 ?" }# j#256, 3210-118 Ave
( {4 a6 |* n) N+ K% uEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
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9 x* w5 S. c* k9 ^- x; u- CThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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