Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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. ^0 i) V2 c4 I+ i9 B, T7 L2 RJob Purpose:
2 o1 z5 Y, B7 a2 l$ A" ETo 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)

" F) h6 O0 _6 t: D# x$ _Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
7 D3 q& P1 G$ `' P, ^0 y•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
% n* d2 J" i9 ^6 d/ e( G0 T4 @•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
) e( O2 Y# `* H) j1 U•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
! d5 W' t) a( E5 f$ z•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

. p# O, ?+ M# B) z% V7 G5 mProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
. T7 j' V4 J* J* [# P1 y" d•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
+ F- {& U8 n8 S•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
  h4 @% X7 }. v  w! P0 T•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
, S2 B3 \* m( [  D5 {•        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;
7 n9 }1 b/ R9 B0 p/ a•        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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  k- I) X$ z/ P3 t  @Qualifications:
•        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;  
•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
% S6 `6 p! B: F* }* w•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
. c% |% D/ p5 H* z" H' X•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
& I7 z8 R& q& y, H$ `3 p•        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 O7 F% N; t. e& a•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
" ]* W( w" Q8 A' s& B' k' G- T: |- z( k•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;


2 Z7 {7 ~+ U0 T+ z9 XSalary 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:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
  g/ b8 M6 n/ R! n#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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- o$ u2 I* Q8 b/ _, T* r3 u& JEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
* l6 F* ?' j! n2 f2 oFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012