Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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. H9 [: S' k% x6 ]2 i" B% `2 Z) dJob Purpose:
) \# D& t1 v6 K) BTo 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.

7 w( U2 V# f$ k4 K/ [4 v1 a( x3 qThis 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)

0 x' @. U' j$ U0 pAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
( N7 Q- S+ s9 ^7 H7 T1 M•        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;
•        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;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
. B( j: \6 w3 L•        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
6 Q: a- y+ d; ~: M* Z# K( Y: e! }•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
' o5 t* o9 n$ Q4 P* G8 v* ^0 S5 D- U•        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 D/ ]0 v& F# I% K( V% g•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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Qualifications:
* P& I% x5 v6 d! I' v•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
  J7 S2 a7 g% S2 L" u•        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;
' S4 _6 }1 B" ~5 |•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
) z# j4 y% A: F( A2 k% q/ f•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
: u) J5 d* g8 |; ?% u•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
/ }: w% O2 T* H4 b9 }& R•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
9 _$ v& `8 W. K$ b8 z6 l# x0 d•        Current valid drivers license;
( k# P) f7 R+ z# @7 _6 y( ~0 v•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
1 H- h; j: K. V+ _7 ^3 U+ P& r$ n8 l•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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2 h# }( M) b% Q- y5 l! y( _3 n5 g- RSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


  P% i- C# R! ^  O5 a  H1 \$ ?6 rHow to Apply:
8 ^& z1 `6 N& O' p7 ?# |Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

' c5 n1 c3 J  o: t- X2 aKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
. ^2 I$ K1 o0 V1 R) u1 SEdmonton, AB
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- [1 I( i$ x" n2 S" @( W9 B) `* jEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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2 a5 O1 P0 N" wThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012