Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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' n0 _/ u7 ?, y2 vJob 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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
/ s; h( i1 _9 [* S•        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;
. h( F/ f$ L1 G  D4 R4 X•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
. O- E/ }0 Q; L8 y•        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;
' c7 M- ~2 e; H2 ]' {' Y6 ?•        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
•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
' \8 {2 ?1 L7 K8 ~  E: _) Z* R•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
$ J; p4 b, H" m3 d  ~2 I* c•        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;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
9 K0 f# b! X9 P4 ?. ?  B) f/ k•        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.
& \3 l1 f$ F8 l' Z3 V+ u/ r+ O/ i•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
% }" ^- Z' Q5 k4 \  v•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
; l9 Y4 `+ e0 J2 D* Z6 p, j; M0 V•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
3 v4 r, q: U4 @: i# q•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
, b+ [/ |: h' G! u# i) m$ W•        Conflict resolution skills;
1 a3 F# S' @% f: v2 G% t& L6 }! B•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
  O: B0 v& g9 C5 t! [/ k# h/ o# {•        Committed and passionate about children;


Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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How to Apply:
, N2 F' i9 h2 iSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
; X4 z7 e/ ~5 Z# \# e4 I, M+ k3 REdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
) F& B/ _1 i4 s! a; A# \4 r( tFax: 780-477-2022  

: r6 r3 o% @# A( ~0 m% b" X- CThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012