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.

0 r5 G0 a) W' I7 t8 `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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
% ^& x1 r- q% x5 O; z•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
& J8 W+ D3 o# V2 o•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
' Z2 ?# V9 [7 {  ]7 {•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
2 @3 f6 s; T- V3 N( @- Q) {3 N8 l•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program 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;
•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
% j! }" c; x. O; U. l4 \•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
' B9 r1 o' ~3 u4 F! t•        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;
9 |8 U8 |( q8 Q4 Z1 H+ M/ K/ ~•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

  Y6 k) G( n% L# x( l& _Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
5 ^+ _) m; n6 X! G2 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;
•        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;
1 S. V$ u, u; g5 J& p- I•        Current valid drivers license;
$ _. w1 C$ m: _, b: ^2 f•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
+ r; W4 v5 }  A) |) M7 H" K+ h9 e•        Committed and passionate about children;

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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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+ v3 v. i) J1 N' U! r' N% d2 |3 iHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
, O& i8 i8 d0 a' ~; [3 ]#256, 3210-118 Ave
" P, L6 I  |# V; D# o$ }+ o. sEdmonton, AB
T5W 4W1

Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
8 d, _' P; D6 X- g+ b: |Fax: 780-477-2022  

1 P( J5 m5 c& L3 @The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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