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.
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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:
•        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;
% N: l1 F8 @/ q6 O% W8 S5 ]•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
6 ~1 x+ m% m% ?& v, h•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
5 q5 W6 r) k1 o* q. \- d+ B; J•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
# Z" }6 k. ~* ~; ]  K7 ^& X4 C•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
- F7 g& Z& c& A: x) P4 |6 L# ~2 I•        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;
$ ~+ e9 u& J! a•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
+ T+ d! C4 X2 Y) _, Q, o" l•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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7 C) w5 s# F* Y, t$ o( c. m6 iQualifications:
3 s" B7 T" g( e# G•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
2 k/ A  n+ A; B" e•        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;
/ ~, ]: L  H1 R: F) X4 o6 g# [/ q•        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 D* l9 k/ q8 W2 Z+ u. ?•        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;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
* C0 f7 c& r0 |# D) p•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
- Q# k3 X6 K& f3 N2 Q7 [6 O•        Committed and passionate about children;

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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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7 U3 O+ i. b4 e6 AHow to Apply:
4 G, e; s0 s4 m, A! KSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1

Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

# o' O# L2 a8 c! p8 W, ]( @The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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