Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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  i/ u: ^$ p! Q+ u8 W/ }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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# @) e8 t' O2 [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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
9 w2 x# c5 [" c•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
3 }1 {  Q7 H+ @5 L/ R•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
; l' L% }) v$ ~+ f( L6 P•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
/ R9 {6 ~% `( }3 ]4 t" ?& w•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

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;
% W" S! G" J$ E9 J( v' f: v•        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;
) _& i5 `$ i  E( Y: @•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
* ^, |  g8 ?% X- f& _& t•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
) x1 \) E) H; u% _. Y•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
! z& B$ [, [1 w& j, C•        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.
( c/ n% [4 `# d" ^+ i2 H4 G•        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;
•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
9 c! k, x& ?6 ]2 B•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        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:
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7 S5 W% w! ^1 N) K) u: P) p6 tKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
6 g5 W( c2 I" Z* KEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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3 I* ~4 @% K+ E2 yThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012