Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

7 ?$ F4 L( t" i! ?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.

* a3 z( s% }  M1 }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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/ Y% Y+ k! `5 t5 M9 lAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
* t/ d0 i) ^" e/ W•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
9 s+ X- {1 O2 Z& t- ?- y•        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;
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2 k4 X; h0 O  G5 y6 \7 U6 t8 i9 YProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
3 O" z$ A& H8 F2 B" `8 ^; r•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
% O4 @; h3 {% L) l9 o: |•        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
•        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;
& Z  y, G5 t4 y0 z* W* e. {•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

( @% a  j# j! y% Y. jQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
& U+ p2 E7 C3 ]) }  m- f* T•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
/ x7 ~  j7 o, W8 [' x1 x' Y. U8 Y6 s•        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;
2 Q# R0 e  |. \' \# n1 C: ?( s•        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;
! O: k; X4 x- T1 R+ }2 \% G) F! }•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
) p+ L8 M$ I/ _' H) `; D) T# z, r•        Current valid drivers license;
, `& V- X. X( d•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
3 b" I3 y2 p  b1 i•        Committed and passionate about children;


Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
. |5 ^" d/ f( ~& FSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
5 ~3 M( \) B% e% z) W1 e#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1
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& m0 M9 B; D. a( `  h# f- GEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
: c% z, z$ W5 r, u1 y: I0 A% }/ u1 GFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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