Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

+ ]+ d2 I! p1 }. n* w2 G6 J' AJob 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.

/ ?8 g1 f4 G4 }$ E7 mThis 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:
, A' _0 o9 ?5 I. J% ^8 M; K7 v•        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:  
! Q2 Y# F7 h: [0 h2 w& B4 ~9 z•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
3 O! {( B8 Z! E9 Y/ a9 A/ `•        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
! j# t# c; N% E6 E•        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;
" u# j( X) |/ i& q•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
5 F5 y+ i6 R8 g1 B% U1 E0 n•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
& o& V4 h8 g/ Q1 M  p1 m, r% I•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
2 G$ A$ a# v  B6 ?" @•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
: Z+ N. d3 Z+ U4 y  P- o9 `•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
8 j# j2 N. _! k% ~9 R" _+ P5 s•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
$ e! a- ~# k/ ~$ l5 m; c+ }7 `3 ^•        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;
5 {) P* n% o7 _7 t3 V6 ]$ q6 M•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;


$ b. k# q3 L7 p/ T' w; ?Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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How to Apply:
( T5 W( ^/ E* C/ F& V' XSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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$ \) W1 D4 V  [3 xKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
5 k5 J3 }; z3 {$ M; v& O#256, 3210-118 Ave
5 ^* C. S7 S; X) u' GEdmonton, AB
T5W 4W1

. d7 C: b* t- P$ H: yEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
3 M4 J6 K: T- k% \9 L8 G2 c" i/ F) l8 ?Fax: 780-477-2022  

, v0 c7 ]1 M2 o- F3 s0 k: O8 aThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012