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.

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)
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" ]1 X5 Z* l3 D: ZAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
( e% W% o; S  B& `+ L. v•        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;
  K& V+ s  g# J* E  u7 A•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
1 Q* o" n9 g' {8 ^! P/ g, ~* Q•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
$ A3 T+ Z; W0 Q, b•        Risk Management and succession planning;

9 i5 v1 P. e/ N* L- C$ l( uProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
+ A3 |9 y; J0 P4 v6 |2 `•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
! s! p+ }( J$ ?3 {' H$ ?•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
5 B  ~+ z+ f: a1 r•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
0 W% ?6 x9 b1 Y) 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;
  w: C2 }" I' k* R/ |! l•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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/ H! N/ Q% Z% C/ _" N3 UQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
+ R2 n( C* Q% d- d8 m5 d•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
: y: W2 [0 [. O: H•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
( G+ a$ Z9 D( R7 @9 \•        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;
% U  n- h  p: m- Y7 T3 ?, P•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
% a. C, {0 D) W4 l0 }* L•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
5 C, v7 V8 J2 E# c. P•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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! j9 R3 k* d' p2 d$ THow to Apply:
, o7 v, _2 U2 h1 D) F+ |! s) B6 ]Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

8 W. S; E- a7 dKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
% g3 l: L0 Y  a) c: [+ Q#256, 3210-118 Ave
: k% t( O# O' B. g. vEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
" `( X1 {- L8 J. r9 E& \Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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