Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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" W8 @9 m) G& l. D' hTo 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)

% S4 w! L2 d, e' G* G. MAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
5 c0 [+ n" X% [5 ^) K•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
8 r! K; E, n* H7 I' _& a; s•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
# J2 `: }/ G, g" K3 i: ?. v, s- V5 m•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
, d- ]/ |; M# B0 H•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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% {( g8 v7 f, R! R! mProgram 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;
. Z+ M: a! g0 h# k* ^9 c•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
9 D4 r: l! {0 g# {% t•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
+ V- y! c. d) n6 C( E2 X•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
/ O7 P$ n5 e4 Z4 d0 |/ r•        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;
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, q8 p& r+ M5 E% |" WQualifications:
5 y: ^/ W% o% ?( H+ g, n2 ^. e- w•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
0 t6 O5 u4 D: E/ |3 c& x' n/ 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;
$ P2 d4 A$ W$ m•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
- D7 [; \3 x2 B8 ^# L- t•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
! h% o) w0 n& I# V; o•        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;
' R2 o3 b- A# {# l5 ~•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
$ f3 {2 ^3 y; Z5 c4 z9 }•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
! r# J  H- ~' Z; q4 G9 R•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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( y2 n4 G$ L6 [( u) i) {How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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  ~# r: S% K* I: b4 }Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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# B% B. L4 t- GEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
) Q: j  o# N3 W; H7 uFax: 780-477-2022  
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; ~, i/ X6 u/ L# V1 _& B- ZThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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