Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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. e0 U' [0 G& T# S# kJob Purpose:
3 L* `1 P: n! {: b/ {7 PTo 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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Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
" Y' l8 ^# G: t7 m" V•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
+ a7 T3 n- d( R; l& w•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
% F: a8 E7 d, \$ Y' h: u•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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4 t/ F& E! W7 w: T/ K6 h3 m+ r5 pProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
3 G+ @$ C4 t  p5 }5 @  f•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
3 k. I$ Z, q* ^•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
4 }, {* L/ |- ^8 k9 j: K/ N•        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
•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
•        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;

. u$ a4 H+ x; `1 R+ l4 P7 oQualifications:
) u: o. T# N( }; X9 @0 {•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
& V8 C" o5 Y2 b6 D  |•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
- y5 _+ U1 j, ~7 G$ G•        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.
•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
+ u0 ~* q- _5 p" Y' }' L! J6 T•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
5 Y4 c( t& P6 J: [- ^$ [8 U- P•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
. w7 T# l3 F3 A•        Current valid drivers license;
. U* u0 @. x4 W) F•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
1 e% g! N' D/ W) W•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        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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How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

/ q0 V' \; a* R! H+ NKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1
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; _: U8 n/ M$ |0 T9 j$ \Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012