Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job 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.

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:
1 K! o0 o! S- C! c0 Y4 R•        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 o; w  {/ r0 j•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
* _& v! Y7 n6 c. w* b6 R•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
0 g; r4 m. R: D: c# L# J% i•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
2 e) B; `1 j3 Y' v4 i9 e8 n$ `" x: @" W•        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
3 z% M3 Q  H& k% A5 C: H3 a•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
9 h  D+ H5 @4 Y) y$ P: l' w0 G•        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;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
3 L: _! t7 Q/ x' }$ o0 b$ [•        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;
•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
7 z* t, B$ s7 r3 f. C! V9 h8 _% U•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
& y3 P2 B5 ?: X# Q•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
$ G2 C" t8 E& Y' f6 r•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
' r+ e. P0 z9 h& d. y/ d# H6 s) i•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
( c2 m( J& H8 N•        Conflict resolution skills;
2 t& _* x# D. I7 x2 D3 s7 X/ Z/ t/ \# F•        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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How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

7 l& |/ a& v% Y) j/ qKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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* A# V6 _0 t) q) V- @Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012