Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
# S6 Z5 @+ i  c4 h. @  ITo 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)
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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;
7 t" H- V. M& |3 d$ x/ ^•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
* m8 S8 C( q3 e2 B+ m  w•        Risk Management and succession planning;

% [) Z5 N0 u, n, R6 g9 h0 u0 DProgram 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;
0 Z6 q; Z* m! S. W•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
2 S( S; K  h/ j, M•        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;
- g" s& z2 {, f8 P) E. r/ w0 d•        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;
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Qualifications:
; F8 H1 V) z" ?. H# t) k4 F: g•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
4 M$ ?* G& V4 Y* C•        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;
" ^! s, h5 |8 A* s# ?•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
" s3 v& G: d1 h$ ^$ |& f( g7 R•        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;
. J: ]- H; H* @4 ~; `•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
! m) \$ E6 ~& T+ O! w•        Current valid drivers license;
7 ~  D" n5 G5 I! q•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
8 b4 k) U5 I6 e" m, t* Q' H•        Conflict resolution skills;
# V! T& U6 e* @/ L1 i•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
0 W% R# l! ?: v" [4 r3 J•        Committed and passionate about children;

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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

" r7 w  j: ]2 Y  REmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
/ j# k' m8 o2 HFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012