Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

4 O$ e* q, N1 o8 I& lJob Purpose:
+ M' K% ~# m" {2 x( }$ I6 YTo 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.

- I' l& N8 y- |; eThis 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)

$ S- {9 w8 G+ g, x! O3 a# CAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
) s* o4 g9 n7 q. y; ^4 G3 f: x•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
& A5 i& B" E; J6 E1 p  S" ~9 |•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
% s$ f+ L5 P# d3 i# @; k* _& @1 e•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
% L. E7 a& q: `+ L•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
8 H) J& J: F# Z- T, V9 o•        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;
  W. H. C' k8 G0 }" y+ M4 Y•        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
2 m1 X  Q* b* }3 w5 `9 D2 g- V•        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 Z9 G- x; j0 P$ S•        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:
6 ]$ H2 m# c3 X) Q$ Q•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
' U' P2 \+ G; `* _; [( d6 N# d•        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;
. t( d6 ~$ T/ C" C9 ^•        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;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;


Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply:
$ G2 N8 T2 U4 _! M$ FSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
% R% P) _/ B7 c# W7 M#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
+ ^; L5 M; X& |& PFax: 780-477-2022  

0 N: F7 d! j, b( L$ L2 [8 z7 TThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012