Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

又见炊烟

Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
" Z& J$ ], W( e
Job Purpose:
' g$ a' I. S4 V- fTo 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.
( M" e1 @2 q: I9 t8 Q- [2 @& ?6 [) p( W
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)
4 H: m+ l9 h5 V$ n3 r  u
* K% R' m: {0 TAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
/ S+ }2 }8 V( l& n& i0 L2 d•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
. G- t2 e5 s6 N, ^•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
, F" G9 U6 o% m9 Q9 |- k•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

2 @; @  K% h1 A, L' \* j4 d* jProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
( D( t  b( }% ~: S" n  e•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
: `& N/ Q( c! I: ?; W! I8 }•        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
( R2 i" j' n; \8 M•        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;
9 ~- Z, \4 l% i1 X$ n! ?•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
0 _2 k' M  l! d' h3 N•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
0 F1 b7 Q! Z/ J" ^2 q7 X
/ y4 {7 @8 M3 J9 W/ qQualifications:
' R% U' T- s# p5 `0 `$ K. }•        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;  
/ A2 k) z7 g9 [% h, k' y# R# T•        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.
•        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;
$ [- D! k$ E) q•        Conflict resolution skills;
( E" j5 B: n. J: v4 y- n+ B8 Z' t0 n•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
$ e# @! L0 i- C: v, k& b+ ~" q•        Committed and passionate about children;

# Z# s- Z) S4 P2 a
2 k, ~- d2 f/ F, L8 x* Y& jSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
/ X4 x/ y# y: ~2 W! |Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

) D6 v3 U+ M2 h# q, u3 ]6 t3 p) ^3 WKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
  g$ y  g. W: X1 \#256, 3210-118 Ave
' T5 D: h6 o/ x' S: pEdmonton, AB
& b2 }: k! B6 z4 I, L$ G" ?T5W 4W1

Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
4 H/ A: S. L# F4 X$ D+ I
$ D. @  T7 y+ E+ pThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
/ Z( ~; `; M" F! i$ x1 v5 a