Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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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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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)

! o5 q0 _$ l1 HAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
) R( P2 r7 ~" j6 h% ?8 h& `& j; T•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
' e) g* s, Y6 X& P/ f•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
. Z3 K7 L  @5 f# ]3 V•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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. c4 o3 W- S8 K1 i! D$ wProgram 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;
( D* c4 `6 S/ O' Q2 ?0 z/ Q! [•        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;
8 ?6 y1 i! v& E  m1 A3 q* @•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
. E% Q$ U. \. m4 Y, a! C•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
( E" s! v# n  e3 y•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
' E1 x! P4 I9 V: Q/ F9 U# D3 T•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
3 \$ B% v1 d7 M% C9 Y) m2 A•        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.
5 l# m8 C1 ^  I3 d2 j•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
5 F" R3 R3 U. I* @5 y9 ^3 q•        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;
& u. [0 H  C- m+ i•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
6 Y3 o2 h  x. Q+ s, A•        Conflict resolution skills;
' V6 E, W0 d! n/ O9 V1 {•        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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- Y- h  }! I8 v  zKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
" ^( ]/ S6 l7 r- ^* W# C! r/ I) J#256, 3210-118 Ave
; q' b2 o2 u! `$ X' L. JEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

! T6 t$ X3 C* Q& Y2 y+ eThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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