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.
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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)

) V( ^% L9 d4 y$ GAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
0 \- l5 M, E1 b•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
$ R' K8 e7 W. \% E' I' W6 B•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
7 O9 e% }  D% m& T$ ~•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
- z+ U, H7 K6 o, R* h% f•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
& N1 M9 W# u6 y6 I# g8 i- O: E2 g•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
' a6 [* K3 ?9 X$ u•        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;
•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
+ n/ H: t1 w. y. A•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
5 L2 L  ~* i6 }5 ?! P•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
' {/ v$ E: ]! H2 Q0 L0 [0 T9 x2 W0 `•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
5 d* g5 O$ x* i- c5 ]1 H•        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;
4 i. r8 V/ J5 |•        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;
3 F) R/ Q3 w2 P2 i0 \•        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;
/ T0 a9 s3 Q6 e. l5 E•        Current valid drivers license;
4 s1 _3 j; X4 H- ~* r' |•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
/ Y% X6 t1 N1 g5 y$ A•        Conflict resolution skills;
8 c2 ?5 V7 z  A3 g•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
9 \5 O( P% m6 Y: ?9 X% V1 ^& _•        Committed and passionate about children;

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, E" H! q, Z: b4 V) ?. w: ]. e6 uSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply:
- r0 _3 ~6 e6 l3 @) C0 R+ kSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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, ]4 ]! N4 m. qKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012