Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job 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.
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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)

# \. F- y4 e9 T; DAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
# \0 Y% O. S% r  T% ]•        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;
* D% o. x' c  c) W4 C•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
  @7 y( V0 _  m0 A•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
) r+ v) Q2 b! H6 M•        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
7 a( I5 p/ Z& k6 R•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
+ P6 }% j: ]( }+ c. Y9 J/ x•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
; a7 a6 J0 m4 |7 q2 d5 k•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
' c# k( C$ x7 g- x9 m" D•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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; }3 t, g" M+ `+ Q& k2 Z2 \7 PQualifications:
; u: R* v+ n; [$ C•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
0 r) h2 }" {3 t" R6 q8 x•        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;
•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
! L5 Q0 P/ T4 I# z$ W. f•        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;
•        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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3 W+ G/ i+ |; k/ f- YSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
4 {2 ]/ e. X+ R( fSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

9 @$ o0 k  r/ b  Q0 AKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
0 _' w+ H* E: C# p* Y' P$ |#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1

Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

/ x7 N! P! c. |& t; r8 ~2 ^The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012