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.

8 C, _2 t4 l# Q- @3 H. XThis 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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Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
$ w2 t/ M+ O4 D6 m0 n5 S•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
2 R6 S# q3 k5 u' E  N: C3 y# Q•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
# l3 t6 g8 Y- L1 A3 X9 D•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
& h) C9 i& d2 [, @, _# a% Z•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
8 j5 p8 T$ W; y, {2 q' d  r. J•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
* l5 f8 a( |7 ]( f% w1 P4 r•        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
; d- \3 p2 W% Z  Q' R; q' S3 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;
9 F6 M* J. L* u% S+ m•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
/ W& q7 l# s* `2 Z0 h•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
. z% H( w3 l1 Q/ _7 F9 R# c•        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;  
•        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;
0 L7 m  h, i, ^5 j•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
+ Z1 T+ y0 d9 i$ |6 h" l' S•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
2 C6 s) J0 S( r3 I, {  y3 j: o•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
( f# u+ u' K( T: R# d) P7 [•        Conflict resolution skills;
( D  p7 w# H; h2 L( ]0 k•        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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How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

& ~8 X1 m% C7 A# `Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
& }; _& a, y* T9 K#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

' b9 }) G1 t$ D7 q, n: e7 O% f9 K# GThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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