Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

' a$ G6 I/ o( PJob 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.
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! o3 |6 v! [. U( lThis 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:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
8 W1 u( |& v1 |: G; ?: P  |•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
, U: q, ~$ v9 }4 b# l  J) g' C( w•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
* E( L1 x( h* v8 }  P* t4 u, e•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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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;
- |6 ~. f& A* x8 c•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
) Y1 x+ u4 E( B•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
7 L3 |6 V/ G) m/ f) v" y, d•        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;
4 ?8 j" ?. N' O% `5 P- t•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
, r" o4 }: z4 t5 E( X# C•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
! Q: c6 A) R. h- R. R4 v& j' @# |•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
3 Z% @8 I0 {2 V. S) M. u2 \7 K•        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;
5 f: f" c, u& m4 I/ U; U( o# D+ D•        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;
2 J( y, `$ o/ m) \1 ~2 \•        Current valid drivers license;
5 J" B1 z/ s6 m. `- ~•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
+ v* n* l8 Q  @% ]•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
8 z7 a7 l7 g/ h+ {( I# Q" M! C•        Committed and passionate about children;

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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


$ Z5 n# E* t0 o' h( A* R" |5 v- K! c4 FHow to Apply:
$ ^/ F4 K, V# v# E/ [Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

: b  N# ^, _8 h( d1 D7 k) ]7 g/ gKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
2 z) U3 D) q8 b$ F#256, 3210-118 Ave
6 ~. @% O1 ?  J4 ^+ UEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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4 m) A5 y# ]) m2 f+ [The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012