Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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. L% ~7 Y) F( W) [# ETo 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.

0 ]3 _; k* x0 o! j9 T! EThis 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)

( B9 S. Y: G: @3 W0 G% aAdministrative 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:  
* O4 j) K( i1 N•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
$ s0 J) m( u) i6 U. J) i& `1 [•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
) y6 }1 R6 C# K+ k; f1 u•        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
0 K! ?8 j5 u4 v: l( h4 ^•        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;
* b+ h* R+ c1 l8 I$ r; L0 B•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
0 x2 @& Y5 [8 z  G•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
4 V  i0 E2 C" N0 Y•        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;
1 `) \8 T1 u$ T* X9 r' s6 ?' Q" ]9 Y•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
% s. A4 W- P$ b9 S) U•        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;
8 r- T5 ^1 ~! }* [•        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;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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+ U4 J6 v; A) P2 L3 zHow to Apply:
3 f  p/ B( K/ _  Q6 W& ]Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
0 P0 {0 @/ M- {  m% b$ z0 w0 Z#256, 3210-118 Ave
% c% [& r8 D" ^) J. k2 M( `/ cEdmonton, AB
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9 n9 B' K; P, g' g4 |8 ?Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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7 M8 x8 }4 H' k% j8 ?# {6 o4 |3 ~The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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