Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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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.

& T% v! Z  G* p! ], n- d. W) GThis 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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
$ E! I" g- ^( ~•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
) i; {  p7 T& H7 P•        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;
3 V$ L( F1 Y" ]& F+ I•        Risk Management and succession planning;

. m$ J2 W6 h( b3 p& F5 IProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
1 V/ [$ s( y8 V6 W•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
& Q7 y( R' \- t& W, n& b( V( ~•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
8 ]% ]. a* ?" w% i: U5 L•        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;
3 z4 m) H# l5 l( O3 M3 m, \•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
2 r/ `5 C, ]- G5 i! R9 |: v7 ^, \•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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Qualifications:
# a+ A6 x1 B/ A4 ^7 i•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
8 l6 T. g. v1 @. P•        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.
. L' `5 V9 {+ l8 N•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
3 p2 u3 I- Q, n/ e* \4 r•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
  g& B. l5 H8 _  ~+ f•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
$ F/ h* f5 h( D' I4 O4 |7 N2 y•        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;
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" ^9 t! r4 V& {$ ]; p. _3 KSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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( q. A7 u" d( v- k0 tHow to Apply:
$ Z" |$ P/ Y4 C! V) n9 _6 JSubmit 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
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

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