Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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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)

- E" a" d7 g& NAdministrative 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;
" g8 s: s$ F, k* j. F3 B•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
8 \+ p& i0 F4 e4 X" y! \•        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;
$ D* v3 N; U% u2 z8 y•        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;
% B: }" o8 i9 w3 m4 X" z% ?% |•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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. b. x8 _1 p4 O1 ?9 o5 i* K( PQualifications:
# ~! w/ g7 B2 I* A8 W/ A7 g, }•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
8 k3 P7 q$ Y& X3 D* c0 s" p•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
( w+ F& H5 S0 W5 B' T•        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;
3 k- V" J( H& u' y) T•        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;
( U/ c  W5 \# C/ m! T, j, ]! E•        Current valid drivers license;
" m$ B. N; }2 v& ^  Q•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
0 k4 Q% n6 ]; U4 Z- I•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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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
) Z% @) X& e9 aEdmonton, AB
T5W 4W1

, H4 u9 L* u  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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