Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

6 g% v$ s7 A2 r7 Z4 HJob 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.

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)
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6 [3 T; a5 p8 |$ X1 xAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
2 G5 a! F! |2 o9 a•        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;
$ r. D0 U3 G+ \# v9 k+ u, n* U•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

# j# m& x) f+ |  l$ M) w) }Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
9 _. j* h) l  w! L: V+ `•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
5 w) b$ c5 Z2 o/ o•        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
  n9 m* B, _+ E3 n6 p9 X* \•        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;
& w1 R9 e  [/ P! v/ M- ?- T7 i' ?•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

% P: l. B/ L, @: BQualifications:
% |  G  h- k. H! r•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
8 y8 {& T6 w, E+ ~% X8 t•        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;
- o% w9 z+ h" y" L1 v+ c•        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;
$ n* b% o5 G) I$ L•        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;
•        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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- K( m' |, o( Z% h$ P! iHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

5 ^& t" U+ j4 k( vKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
2 T8 Y6 c6 X; _; }- ~! R; vEdmonton, AB
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, y- @2 v0 \, A7 W' P9 ?& bEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
$ h6 `9 h4 \9 ~: \" n4 hFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012