Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
' b8 K" s& s7 D4 \( s" ETo 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.

' D! Z' O% |! N  ~% Y- {1 X; NThis 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)

6 d+ @$ ?- N$ x8 a: l" ~' ~1 m0 D' r; CAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
6 J* U- L1 ~( A# U8 R& ~) t•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
# p% e) ~3 E+ a9 h# M5 `3 ^  Y•        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& n* {( z/ E& k•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
$ X# v- H; C: ?$ 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;
# b5 W8 u* H7 L) D# e/ i% N•        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;
3 r, Y; I/ g1 m/ q3 l•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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' S* S2 t# T8 s( c% J0 GQualifications:
; P  \4 R# S( Y5 H( P9 [1 o•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
% ?! @! A" A/ x* V- f  A•        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;
2 L2 s; v9 {* X) _+ r! k" H•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
) n$ n! q0 R6 E•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
; M7 `2 A7 b0 b, x1 Y5 M+ A; N•        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;
$ U' G2 \, q/ P•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
2 @5 X# B1 f. x" v•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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, K3 R, d# ]9 X) E" d2 f+ D- dHow to Apply:
5 H( n) `0 B3 X' c6 }Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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2 c, e  H7 ]' O8 c' P4 tKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
% G3 ^1 t+ [0 ]: T* t! j#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
' Q  P8 q# Y* c: N4 |/ G' _Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012