Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
$ Z: x5 y9 U9 M! D; wTo 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.

% G7 e9 m+ ^5 {2 BThis 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)

. E7 I" d: H* D6 `" p8 p9 SAdministrative 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;
, i: u6 H' h6 b- D+ ~•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
' Q3 K3 M+ h8 S- x•        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
3 h9 J1 p5 l; D+ _9 c/ [4 b1 f•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
2 N: j/ I- Q0 w0 r  Y' O•        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;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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9 }/ x; v$ o7 B, f; I* [! J* QQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
$ T! s! t+ h% L•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
/ x& `' Y/ z+ s$ |4 K•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
' v) m0 I! L$ J& k3 d2 O•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
, d; x2 H5 l. a3 H  l& C$ k/ B•        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;
, D4 o9 r3 W" M  o4 L•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
8 o: T' b+ t7 r( i. g( d•        Committed and passionate about children;


7 y/ @3 I. d1 D% P) u, i4 S0 VSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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* @' V  s- F/ U( S5 THow to Apply:
! z7 n6 |  h, {) c: J: q& sSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

+ ^) q3 w3 x9 p$ r, p) |' oKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
* D: m. v9 F: u6 SFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012