Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job Purpose:
$ E7 N0 ?- {6 j9 ?. vTo 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:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
# C0 N7 `0 N% u9 A' I9 `4 D•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
- [' j" p! Z7 P) }, l; f7 k- L" z•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
1 i& `, T! i$ V% e; |•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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* c* Y1 ^) @" u4 r' uProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
# W( h- A5 V- m+ S•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
3 g" }8 X  `# u1 f5 l  I5 j  ~•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
  N" ]! t1 G/ \- O4 v& p3 x•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
% H. z- U% y: }2 O; @- s0 E6 L•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
$ v# d7 v( X( Q+ m$ S•        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;
4 p3 [' S$ `. C4 Y9 }$ e•        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;
& Z- I" q4 J4 u  Q. d•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
# h8 G* F2 n2 D+ \+ k•        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.
•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
5 K! x  b) _" V' C3 `: ?, `1 ?2 n: z•        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;
% O# M6 Z, R0 [7 B0 ^1 f3 J* Z% e8 U•        Current valid drivers license;
  m' D( @  v+ i•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
  x5 n. H5 `3 T) z! q3 D2 T•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;

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# Z& o6 m: T  q" OSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


" }' v: k7 ~( H5 q) `How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
: [7 V' L' T9 ^0 A* a6 N0 E& w& VEdmonton, AB
T5W 4W1

Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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