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.

# [& N0 x6 x' N0 w( FThis 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)

: u1 d0 i& G1 s2 Q4 Q5 {6 ~) b2 BAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        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;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
  }& k4 T5 l* T2 P/ ^, Z* p( Z•        Risk Management and succession planning;

+ V; t3 _; T& l9 N. c/ F. nProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
3 \( v. R# @9 g% @  _# g•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
; N2 |6 W' W7 }9 K+ s  p+ t•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
& e  i. j, G# G( a, q2 ]7 ^% q: I# ]5 N•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
3 K9 C/ _- X, W) x& n0 K9 S0 R, G•        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;
5 |( n- ?* B$ b8 G+ u' L- z, X•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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# c$ i3 M6 a5 k7 J# O9 W3 y5 iQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
: A* K9 q  c8 G& L+ Z, h$ `•        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;
•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
. n* a) C+ e4 E% S1 Q9 [$ s•        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;
* Y. A0 v9 B6 u3 t& g; G+ f9 e•        Current valid drivers license;
# ^# w8 J; b: J( e- _7 C* ?3 B•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
# X; u, M1 I1 s2 v# K3 o- x•        Conflict resolution skills;
: X" v. k, v6 h' y6 M•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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! Y6 e* G; t9 YSalary 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
4 g5 ~" T  \9 F( \8 T. U#256, 3210-118 Ave
! l/ D: T! O5 k! pEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
* p5 l8 m# N0 H% o( q0 [4 q1 BFax: 780-477-2022  
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6 z  x8 h# j' u* JThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012