Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job 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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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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& B# ^2 F/ X9 _, V; H; ~Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
9 c+ n  t! L, _0 L$ [6 b•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
; `8 `0 A8 F8 k9 }1 Y! F+ ^•        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;
2 H9 @7 ]5 p7 T. G) S•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
! C! {( c: y6 L; w' f•        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;
1 F9 C2 c& N8 b* w•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
. G, w0 C4 G* f# d•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
' c- ?2 e: E2 m  W; O* H. u$ f•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
% r2 J- C; ]; y& \' v•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
3 {7 L2 T" t& Q0 q# F& t) K•        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;
, ~" {, ~9 D$ M•        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;
•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
2 @  }8 V7 x3 C: l$ {* Y•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
& j3 }' E) W/ v2 r, @; \7 ^•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
. I* e  T$ v' P•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
/ `. r: X( ^& g6 G•        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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: C! L+ T) ?. W! y1 ~How to Apply:
1 b2 k6 w! ~( D/ C! h( JSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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/ b3 m+ w. Z" c# N* E+ [' f: ]5 O" jEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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8 [7 i4 U% w, ^/ R4 HThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012