Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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3 b2 N/ e5 J) U% ~% i6 nJob 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:
: P5 P8 w9 Q% E3 E2 m* G9 Q•        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;
2 N+ m4 X/ T0 A# P6 r( m•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

) E% _/ r+ C0 v, ~: qProgram 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;
* _3 J/ I3 b! w5 T7 J# c•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
/ J% l: z1 }: D6 |•        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;
9 }$ r5 h4 Z6 F/ x•        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;
1 W7 e6 q: p9 y- p1 c•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

5 t+ B; U4 G/ c: S! XQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
/ G# \* e0 ^8 l! e•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
2 P, o7 _2 X7 ?8 P2 T3 a3 j•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
% v, j( O8 q1 x& O% m: H) ^8 h  j•        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.
; M! x2 x8 t/ T5 j. I$ g% ?•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
4 Q( c  D) X* {4 k- \3 q5 g  x•        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;
- R/ W6 J, ]3 P•        Current valid drivers license;
. T# a5 G; T+ l* c4 L, x& N•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
7 \# c8 |, @  I* ~1 l: p•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;


, _# T, {# ]- m0 d, u- A2 hSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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7 r; I8 Y7 v  i+ T3 A+ L. [" ?+ vHow to Apply:
$ R  |8 [. u4 QSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

1 R2 J; {  u5 P  Z; c7 C% XKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
* k/ z4 G0 i% B" E2 r% h3 ?#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
  P0 x: Y4 b  H9 G5 AFax: 780-477-2022  
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4 r0 o/ E8 q3 ?  {* lThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012