Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

! R5 f" _1 `$ tJob 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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
" Z- C* q, [8 Q* H+ ]5 A•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
& F7 {' v0 R! q$ V2 C•        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;

6 a" h: R* [; R! JProgram 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;
•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
% E: r: A  K6 F, s  n•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
& @( w( i! C, D5 t  W) ~•        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;
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Qualifications:
•        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;  
•        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.
9 v6 g# U" a2 ]2 S* R/ F2 T•        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;
6 y- f6 v# Q3 p/ w7 Q" B% P' u. z2 s8 z•        Current valid drivers license;
/ a, R& C/ c! y  P! D•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
# X0 _  o* @  p# R3 x: A•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;


Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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# W7 y9 K% {4 A+ g9 d& _9 y( XHow to Apply:
- a; I/ m! }% h& Y. lSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
( k+ t7 m5 u0 I4 r& {" Y3 KEdmonton, AB
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" R; z/ E6 m- R, ^, gEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
! ~- l/ j8 G5 e4 b- M* u  B, V7 h& EFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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