Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
! W# r& {+ L  i( HTo 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)

, P7 r: X6 |* k3 bAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
4 t6 M; y* L$ B+ P•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
6 d0 s5 O/ r# [' l•        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;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
: g6 a7 d4 [7 `5 O8 r•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
3 h) i3 N4 B  R- D, q•        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
6 Z- J: b' E7 H3 r•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
2 q' m# @# a) Q4 x•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
" v) W( D2 ~+ B9 W•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
3 D  t6 w: f* l7 h•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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8 t# e% d  F/ B- v: ?: X4 V1 hQualifications:
  D% u5 N4 T7 v7 X•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
# n/ P' x  g$ a% M" ]( L& V•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
) Y5 y7 ?. F" z: J8 A) M; S2 d5 Q4 L•        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;
) k5 B- U% y7 j( v$ d3 D& X•        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;
! b. K9 a7 t" l! G0 Q•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
# w1 L, f4 D; S•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
9 \+ Z1 x7 E% i& a•        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:
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# x1 }( n$ E* p$ NKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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1 X" J( H% l2 ?: Q/ uThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012