Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
5 J$ _- ]& E5 `+ qTo 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.

! j/ }. f, n2 s; kThis 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;
( O7 N% J, V* k: m. P2 v4 Q6 k•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
7 D* n' S$ |" B& F•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
" [+ n/ |& f  }" @+ p•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
" U1 h7 ^' H% k* k3 a5 J•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
•        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
4 _+ S$ V/ b; ]+ `0 H* c5 t; |! z, Z•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
" w/ \) b9 ~% u6 J+ {# L•        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;
# m" R8 T) Q+ W: g•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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Qualifications:
* m; W; p4 Q3 X# y6 W, W•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
+ a1 j0 o) e/ F•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
# P5 B) a: A; P: ~6 p) [•        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;
•        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;
' W. X7 d2 `$ _8 I- l) ]& ~•        Current valid drivers license;
$ B! ^6 p: _4 O•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
; i8 m  s  e$ @' ^•        Conflict resolution skills;
( M* U3 V, l) i2 d' r, G: u•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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* g. k* _# m. s' U+ sSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
! h6 ~& d# p9 `& USubmit 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 P$ e  b3 UEdmonton, AB
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! d0 [) U* Q8 vEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012