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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1 M7 Z* M4 D9 s3 w* VThis 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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: e( H) }% c8 r- L6 L. fAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
/ c6 A0 L, N7 V  z+ I3 i, H•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
3 L8 Y* \- u8 u2 ~0 t: x•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
1 j% ^! b* ]1 {9 K•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
) d# R1 z/ Y3 D$ S! @1 y7 y•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
, z# _! _" @' T) l" `, h•        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;
( v& @# N2 A# 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;
•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
+ a  Q7 p4 ?3 j+ p6 S  |6 b•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
! S; L+ I4 k! Y* e) I8 N•        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) t4 G) M' [" X•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
, o8 g9 y/ R$ p•        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;
+ ^  }, r* j7 T; E: s' {$ U4 g/ n•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
: [& b" ]0 q! }- J/ i8 [; J3 W•        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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3 w0 o$ h: p- THow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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2 s, r. [) F/ a7 z; o# u, _Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012