Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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9 c" z% i8 G& v9 \6 oJob 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)

+ m: ^6 c' Q; k: X" MAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
! e/ @2 P$ c. k5 k# O$ C% m•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
: w+ Z" G2 X1 a1 e9 v•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
5 Z. i: Y! g2 R. x3 z•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
1 y( G6 ]* w, v•        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;
: }6 P5 Z( t: [2 \+ l+ ^, I# a8 p•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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" _% B7 k6 y2 l3 ]# w! VQualifications:
+ u( ^: k5 K9 n4 t5 }•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
! n; k+ P- n: s# m! q, F4 Q•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
7 u% o% X6 p3 d9 T  o•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
' ~9 ]. [! ?) \) f. U•        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.
* p4 k+ K$ S  e0 h. s0 u, [* n( Z•        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;
/ i. o$ ~  y, E' B: o•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
1 L( e: O& e$ g+ L" }. A•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
7 W1 e& I4 p  G; h4 g•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;


5 B7 F; v0 N( E8 pSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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& q' P' J+ n5 @  ^: @How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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  T. ^% w: S1 ?5 IKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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# o! M& }$ |) YEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

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