Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

: E3 l) v" S# |/ d, |/ W5 fJob 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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+ b/ p; q5 q6 {9 bThis 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;
( T4 m2 t/ M( H; T3 n•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
% w- q' K* o6 t- B) M! o•        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;
•        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;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
6 c2 _  k% N0 g- b6 K( f•        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;
8 s/ w2 e7 O1 D9 T* e•        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;
5 z/ h( Z2 i: t/ l; g•        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;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
# j; f  B( m$ q: I2 o•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
/ c! L$ I3 Q' [# M$ R3 c•        Committed and passionate about children;
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  [/ L/ i& O2 ^) xSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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+ C) X9 ?& X* o( RHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

7 G4 ?3 _! b" z% sKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
# F5 [  O; t* y/ @* V( Z$ A#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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( _3 A. [' w' O0 H  v4 iEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
9 J) U0 d% h. c$ [) @2 oFax: 780-477-2022  
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6 e2 C! n% J+ |" lThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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