Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

+ u, b' p0 C4 J" o5 Z. H* sJob Purpose:
" f! |2 y4 W) }4 f  e  e" q0 oTo 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)

2 ^8 H5 [" x/ h. yAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        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;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        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;
, Q) e" A+ F# H8 X2 c8 A+ O8 t•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
* n! h, v: o6 b•        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
( ^; W' G" P6 ]6 T% _, e•        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;
& I8 E1 B6 M1 _) ~+ _% ~+ t+ v•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
2 u5 Y/ \4 H, m" W•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        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;
& V& w$ o9 U0 D) B  n$ D; f* w•        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;
- q: c6 D2 Y4 j" x2 ~/ i, O$ f•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
# K4 C& w% H' D6 j4 ~•        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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3 o. R" H, M  d; g# VHow to Apply:
! K2 P: e4 ^- V6 K: CSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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! U1 C! U- ]% B* N8 ~! aKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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Edmonton, AB
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/ @8 d0 R% U5 T  l( r# f0 V1 YEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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