Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job 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.
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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)
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8 _0 t- G# c! p( U# R" x$ _Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
  t" h! @5 V# E# j" F& d8 h•        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;

6 N( }/ h" B/ h5 H! hProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
: [1 j; T7 A' E. R. d•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
: \9 P8 M, y* G; D•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
( v6 }0 y: n8 T% H' x' T: K8 O2 c•        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;
; _' |  L6 C* |•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

; V4 w) [! d  q& p1 d8 wQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        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.
8 H' e* d" _! z•        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;
' @$ C3 p4 L( S•        Current valid drivers license;
; z3 t4 G' m7 g* m) ^•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
/ X: [5 u" u) Q+ M; ~•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;


& O( j1 e7 ]& q. C3 b0 M/ wSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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) E( a. ~7 ]6 [" f# gHow to Apply:
1 P; \' Y* r# R9 w6 LSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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4 {3 }, a3 U/ [' Q: \. {Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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9 ~6 e2 T8 I# p: j+ WEdmonton, AB
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4 _. r) M+ T3 m7 h  f; @Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

" R& ~$ q9 N+ \$ RThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012