Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
; _6 f1 u6 B% f2 \! hTo 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.

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)

; J/ i4 L$ d9 }# w8 x6 WAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
6 C6 P$ I9 N) a( Q6 y•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
: b4 ?, _7 b* z2 B! R% w0 E0 q+ R•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
  B9 u/ O/ m0 K7 L•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
4 T8 S. Z, L: t" k" G6 ?' n  w•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
- D* d2 ?0 f- V1 l•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
0 U2 Q, ?2 S4 F+ Z3 {$ T* L•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
, p+ s9 z% ^% G7 s. B, l9 I•        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;
; @' C* U2 H% o' ~•        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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Qualifications:
& e+ s; i" t  ]; c: a# y8 [3 g•        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;  
4 a9 A8 l/ U5 \3 ^6 H•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
) k+ @4 B' g( h•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
  c/ a1 r" Q% `0 i•        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;
•        Current valid drivers license;
/ S" u3 k' R) o# L& F•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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7 }# I. t4 m. u( ]) h1 M6 W# m) v# IHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

0 J, K0 m( K0 o8 U  G! f  U' WKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

6 c; l7 m: W7 GThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012