Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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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.

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)

3 }: p6 S, D; y7 S- Q8 M( ~Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
6 W5 H1 J2 Q8 x! X/ f; C•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
8 F; {! Q* I; g9 h0 D. L, q•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
( F# s# S2 J" s3 l! M•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
  A; `; _4 v  N$ |* {( ?•        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
& G1 R) {( @1 T6 l' d•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
& k" L3 _' y3 N  G, g# a' a•        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:
  l' K6 {8 Q: b9 [4 |5 x2 l2 L•        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;  
1 [5 o% s& e% W4 r: u•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
6 A; P' [, ^( x1 ~) Z•        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;
•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
9 s' W4 b: C) h1 R: D3 k  ~! y•        Current valid drivers license;
, Q: [7 Q) i2 A% A1 W( e& }3 T•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
7 {; V! H. `1 j# {•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
! G" X2 {3 Z2 J# E•        Committed and passionate about children;


' t4 e1 @. F* c+ C+ y$ L! PSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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; A+ e# o+ _  u- CHow 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
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
4 s6 M: D) m4 y7 q; lFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012