Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job Purpose:
% M) n; }: S, @) l/ d. q* BTo 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.
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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)

. z  y3 y3 a" i+ u2 BAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
( s3 V% d. u; P$ ~+ _2 N/ G•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
) B6 h7 ~3 x! N- q$ P- R•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
8 Y2 v5 b! L# Q/ b' c% B( b' S•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
; n; E) E) z8 ]2 Q7 z+ a! S* l•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        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;
, ^/ m7 H" U5 j: [: e% Z•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
8 c1 j6 X' A! r% \1 t$ b  l( b/ U/ P4 x% A•        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
# G1 Y( ^  N- z, A•        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;
  I/ {$ ^- r: f' S3 Y8 m•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

2 |& z8 t, K; j) W2 @- M3 q4 OQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
4 N5 e6 r$ {  O/ Y& A•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
* `5 A6 v4 ^) I; Y•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
( e( I5 n/ \8 a' ]•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
# n5 D* U+ c3 S; m: D" T% 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;
•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
9 M$ G) n. h. ]  R8 n# S•        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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How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1

1 D7 v4 P8 {! _# x" a) X8 p& I0 ]Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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