Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

' g' U! q: Q7 d4 u$ gJob Purpose:
* O9 k( n9 D! a$ ZTo 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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
# \: c) y: m0 w* u# z) n% |" @•        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;
5 `4 P0 P7 u) X1 [- b; u) }•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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" O$ F/ w+ `+ i& aProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
  S0 w* ?2 ~& p' H. S•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
3 [: ?% S! g9 f* i6 P•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
8 q$ b1 B$ S; {•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
; {" m7 t. y( g% D* s•        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;
# c2 a& O" v" S: r9 v6 N7 h•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
/ \9 _% X8 E+ Q1 e7 _5 g•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
" f( v$ k0 B/ A7 i4 z$ u, ~+ x! {0 N•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
' z: [3 ^" ]1 U5 S•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
1 G8 M& J: K: p* L! M•        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;
•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
; ?5 F. }4 e6 N# w/ ]6 p" _( O•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
; {0 Q% j2 L1 `7 G3 F3 f+ t•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
, J$ L, Z2 ^0 m: r" h; f- [- X•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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# @3 E; O. c7 [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:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
' A# ?% G  I) g2 z. K" F/ W#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1
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# F8 c! n5 Y- k. s- G- ^9 B% bEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
5 T% i; R0 X- U6 ?+ ZFax: 780-477-2022  
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: ?, c4 V" z8 O" _4 f+ CThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012