Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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6 v& M. G1 E6 {# Y$ T2 UJob 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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$ Q0 n8 w3 t: |; x7 `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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9 Y. b+ f* o4 oAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        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;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
8 D5 X8 l( f0 r# s+ I•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
# _4 |- S2 v' l& w' `/ [2 M2 X) b•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
' w& Q7 b, |3 g# F& }, I•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
, F- x- a3 E/ ^  j" [: F2 c$ L+ a  C  ~•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
+ B) L3 t0 v2 O* L. o0 |•        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;
" d. t6 o# s1 ?1 ?+ q8 D5 X- e0 N•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
# y& I6 Q8 E! s•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
" C* i4 d, i. k- ]) [* ~. p•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
" X$ v9 E. r) ~2 I- a  q1 e3 a•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
5 e% W5 K0 ?8 P, c+ u# t5 f. m•        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;
•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
5 {+ p* N9 @8 S6 O6 m7 H•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
4 [; G) [/ q5 M7 e# V' t; o& S8 e•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
4 G& I6 @& m: r) ]•        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:
1 X* {" d& s/ Q3 C, S, ]: E3 sSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
" R! l3 A/ L% F/ W# g#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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* ]3 F+ ~5 C; u* `; T* oEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
4 Q* r2 z. f/ R# \: l, i/ ~Fax: 780-477-2022  

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