Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

9 `5 e% t/ J" J- Q, z  @Job Purpose:
& A! [" N% W0 V; s4 P4 rTo 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)

5 P. s  W; B$ M; YAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
; q/ s3 b& j8 C•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
& w) d% s3 ?6 b# m•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
8 A2 H" K" v6 [" N3 F& |4 `•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
* Q' W1 s; q! a% R$ Z( k•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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0 q0 V0 \4 Y' p: iProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
5 g7 j) X7 A) f2 H$ n- o•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
% }" f* D6 d4 j1 {: S' g•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
4 S8 q+ a; [5 \5 b4 r•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
, R3 X7 l+ \7 t•        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;
, Y, P  |  h* T; d•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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/ M* J8 w! e' EQualifications:
2 f+ K( `7 B& o3 x5 Z•        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;  
% e4 o1 Y" ~" o% \•        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;
7 ?+ w3 G6 N+ h& m•        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;
8 e5 ~, f4 k) Q- H4 m•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
' m2 V7 K0 c  S0 \* B1 K•        Committed and passionate about children;
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% u$ d1 N& [' f0 i9 [# i2 vSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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How to Apply:
- U4 }' @1 N. A# _: N8 {" _Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
5 W$ c4 J9 w, D, M6 B#256, 3210-118 Ave
0 }: |+ S+ R. D  sEdmonton, AB
T5W 4W1

1 |# |) t: ~8 SEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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