Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

1 k7 D2 P3 J+ g( I2 w( I; S2 AJob Purpose:
2 v( B. x  d+ T' \9 ^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 X* d1 k- V/ g: r0 ?: ?* uAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
/ T/ R, l% [7 P$ v4 E" m  N, }) _•        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;
5 N, r7 ]3 C7 }0 t8 n$ b& M•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
0 J/ A0 Q5 Z6 r•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
& O* Y/ K' R0 C7 L! I! n•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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0 ^- b: j; L9 |' i2 gProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
% y# P" i# z" j; e2 \% m/ F# O•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
6 t8 L8 O. W4 Y•        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;
•        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:
' A# z' {0 A7 p& H8 c) o% M/ H•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
, j1 q+ u# ]8 W# a9 V7 @' k•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
  K. _' o7 o; f. c•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
9 M  Y7 C/ e2 z* P: M) o•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
9 C. Q+ s# n) e/ S$ k1 E1 l•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
7 R8 s7 |* w- J•        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;
0 H& p8 E% T/ e$ d7 D- U* y8 P•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
! d9 ^  _! \- C( _$ S* L# W•        Committed and passionate about children;

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' Y" o( j( }2 W2 q  `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:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
  F9 ]) z. X# u2 \/ y/ u0 BEdmonton, AB
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) _  b& C( M4 g" S+ _8 V) REmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
; A9 F7 ^# L2 `) f7 H; c* |Fax: 780-477-2022  

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