Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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0 C' x9 b' F8 H5 MTo 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.

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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3 Y# _. i6 L: t/ A% |$ YAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
( h; X% X, i4 l  t3 t, M•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
- ]) M8 d  V5 t•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
1 ~7 M2 b- a8 W( k! i8 G•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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3 B. ~5 Q4 ?6 y6 A+ Z7 k0 AProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
  S* c+ ^, b# _3 `, p  e1 w•        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
- Q9 K6 j% M8 w' w•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
2 I. x# G- d8 H1 b5 b•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
' L4 q* i- l# l7 `# I$ X$ l•        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;
% \- L. d# B+ N! P3 H9 @•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
* b, y) @" z7 Z' Z' l•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
; N1 |5 s2 r9 O& n- G  N6 o•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
( @0 ]! r2 d* E' g' ?•        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;
& t, c0 n8 x- Z4 c* d* s•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
% n8 U8 F& _1 n% J$ i•        Committed and passionate about children;


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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' C/ L! @4 _* xKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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5 a! f9 A; o7 T, v0 vEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
7 a4 c- j5 ^1 w* z1 Z; v0 ~8 CFax: 780-477-2022  

8 [: A3 w! ^0 F, _: f9 W8 t2 @7 T9 z$ @The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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