Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
% z& ]" t# v9 @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.

. S6 Q1 M" q4 u: tThis 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;
" a8 O3 {1 N, I, ?: w; s' J•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

5 o6 s0 J# j2 y) x7 a5 i4 TProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
0 r6 K9 `6 b* \1 d0 e+ S5 q& F•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
9 ]3 _5 u" y0 Y- d$ H, D9 W•        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;
) Z& s. h5 W$ w' r( N3 ~$ U, g•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
- w- B( n- b& a% k( u" k•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
' X% p" o" e' U- y( K* P•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
* k4 `' ~2 e: [1 S•        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.
* p: e& u! F9 x* x4 V•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
' m* P: {7 p, v7 M•        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;
& D" A: Q5 {! U( ~: [: Z•        Current valid drivers license;
# z) L4 b* P: B( N•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
2 C- b, b, F3 P•        Conflict resolution skills;
5 G( K, M" d) u•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
" L2 v- P  U/ L3 T* @: D; ~•        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:
3 p( q% M& S  B. YSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
3 K; Z: x7 @& ~+ Q' s' x2 D8 SEdmonton, AB
T5W 4W1

# E7 e9 Q$ v. w) g+ mEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
( N7 ?+ s/ m: K1 }$ jFax: 780-477-2022  

- f1 b' w3 r* J- Q( ~# xThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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