Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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" ]" P( F# H6 P6 f0 FJob 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.

8 X0 A2 G* W! T& ~; 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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Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
% N+ b8 l$ ]# }' z2 t•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
/ z' B/ V$ H8 W& S1 A" B' M•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
5 s. e0 N7 A6 `•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
- }6 @, v) ~! ]( c0 M8 w0 T. ]  ?•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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( X) N! \  r  PProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
6 w9 u: t2 k  U7 U/ w•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
% d3 h5 Z% P6 J: @7 o•        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
' G) ?, Y, z# c$ r•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
8 C. e% z! F# u4 _. W) P# U•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
) G% P; @! |! y0 @•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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* ~/ K; _! K  T4 nQualifications:
4 Z2 `% B- L0 n/ |8 B5 U; U& O4 p•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
8 H) D9 B+ Z. H' M4 v& \" Z•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
! E7 L+ ~% @+ U) F' f•        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;
. K( E) P+ {. U+ ^•        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;
9 s# u1 V; s- p1 R- o# X•        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;
8 z: d6 T5 U6 I+ Z- X3 @) O8 s•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
* g3 k- |4 E+ ~" v* Z•        Committed and passionate about children;

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0 o, `$ M9 I, N% `3 t$ WSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


. @" l& V+ R; k% v) u  DHow to Apply:
. n& F1 t) ~) i( C8 S1 rSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

. R9 ^- J5 N' s- M7 }7 MKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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. i9 {" d, F; r4 [Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
" ~. u  R! x9 d+ p+ F$ |: g: FFax: 780-477-2022  

The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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