Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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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;
$ u7 A2 n( g$ }6 l# R2 _6 m. @•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

5 i) Z. j0 K' X( o1 ]- w9 l2 TProgram 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;
! E  p% S- y! F" ?- ?•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
1 m; K" M% |* h4 l$ t6 j  u6 Z•        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;
•        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;
/ g0 W- u  D' ]•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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7 {, X7 Z% ]7 K  X7 |; oQualifications:
# a5 \* F4 q+ {! W8 b•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
0 g/ `9 k2 Q& x•        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;
" E6 n: U9 v  i* y; E+ z•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
7 u1 p3 V5 e& P: Z1 M3 V•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
) p& C8 w, J- G5 o•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;

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How to Apply:
Submit 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  

- S& F6 j+ }; f1 x5 w& `5 kThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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