Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
2 Q+ Q+ O# u, a; w" E& @) u4 N# [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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
. c+ R$ S; d& D2 e, [& Q: p9 X3 h* W•        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;
$ ^$ P  L/ w/ k•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
+ N2 ]6 B. e) g8 C( h) C•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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  A/ ~% {3 K8 HProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
2 `4 ]3 ]- P2 m  v: o2 k' v3 Q•        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;
, H* G( |: O( k! f2 R•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
# `9 a* [3 Z5 R* b: e/ m•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
! o/ y/ r0 w; _5 y5 |, s9 x•        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;
•        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;
5 O) x3 L4 \- M& K•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
3 ]' B& m* y6 x% Y•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
7 t! ?* V& G9 l4 s•        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;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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) {4 t+ F+ @4 r6 b$ r+ S& XSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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. H+ J, d0 @' s' a4 @; fHow to Apply:
' F& g: x4 G* J  aSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1

& F) N6 l! }- E' i2 T: _6 c$ YEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

0 H1 c1 x3 J- K( O/ l! p* C: q; N! EThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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