Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

又见炊烟 · 发表于 2012-4-20 09:46

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.

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;
• Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
• Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
• Risk Management and succession planning;

Program 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;
• 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
• 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;
• Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
• 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;
• 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;
• Current valid drivers license;
• Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
• Conflict resolution skills;
• Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
• Committed and passionate about children;

Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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

The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012

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