Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

3 a& G5 T/ i% Q9 y, }2 T0 hJob 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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
8 @" e6 n3 _! ]. w•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
. e* j' {; w& S3 B- r7 |( x  G7 u•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
$ N+ Q0 e- H: C; p•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
9 {1 Y& T# n# |) u/ s' Q•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
# b9 L& |; ^$ e& g& g5 l; r& w•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
3 j% o; L8 Z: y& F: o( E•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
, _1 [$ [9 C/ B+ P. |3 B•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
% X% a0 y0 x  E% e9 G•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
5 I8 f$ a/ x& d•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
5 O/ a& T! @% E; q•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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0 q. g8 \8 t$ C8 E5 p! p* ?Qualifications:
8 h* N' \) i2 L0 K' i% ?•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
& n) ^) i% F* g: ~) `•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
% e. E/ ^* c* u+ u8 o/ q9 ]8 X! y•        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.
# N3 L5 Z" w( w, W/ n•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
- h/ |7 a& |. X8 k/ U•        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;
+ {6 N6 L7 u, n  d9 h# L•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
8 _9 a3 D2 e+ M& M; G•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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. x9 ?7 J5 z2 V- q' o5 x* zSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply:
- Q* I1 u9 H, K4 G6 J1 DSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
# r* }) \. u* F' I7 \Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1

Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
; a6 D6 A- n  _3 oFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012