Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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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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( `% _( W9 W( i! @- bThis 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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$ y1 j! q( y' Q; p- SAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
. A6 y& C% T" P; s# K•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
- v' X* P& D# l/ I$ k5 g- M•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
; ?2 }' R, I* u9 W8 X# W) R•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
& H9 u$ U0 b% D; P0 R' k: n•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        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;
8 i  ^$ T/ f8 ^2 ~3 M* e•        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;
+ O. y: e3 A( R( |. R. Y•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
8 i0 Q0 Q% x/ V7 }0 [•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
& V- |% \% J9 i% l•        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;
3 P8 T2 G6 V9 `3 G8 k4 z$ u•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
. J$ S$ k. d( l* }0 r$ M•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
1 I$ U- q/ l" G' a•        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;
: h9 i9 Z8 [- P# E•        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;
, {6 Q$ f2 U# T  f7 s2 X, G•        Current valid drivers license;
+ b- b" Z0 [- }' v•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
" w$ {3 i1 Z- h- n' s# B' H5 o•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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! I3 d& s5 N) kHow to Apply:
& r1 E5 Z; J1 E) _. Y- P) SSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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* J8 s& W$ k( a: \Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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) Y5 K' h$ p. uEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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8 l8 q- D# m: C; Y; x( DThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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