Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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; H& p/ P( {# F2 ^* w% r# X# d# PJob Purpose:
$ h4 g! m0 d6 B1 J: K0 ZTo 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)

1 O" l6 Z9 y  jAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
, T9 b' o* w' _7 x•        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;
5 k( d0 A- i( Q0 q3 F7 `( s•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        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;
! v% ^- e+ o0 [•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
5 n, e8 [$ G: Q7 C3 E& K/ f4 ]7 W1 m7 w•        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;
" T; o: U3 I) c- {, S+ b1 P•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
$ L6 P$ U9 x6 g5 T0 Z6 n" m•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
% a7 h/ i" S" G. h9 F•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
) Y) T& _& h0 \+ T# P•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
) x- P- K; w' G/ D2 d1 x; Z& X: _•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
* ]- [+ S  N1 _# ^* W•        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;
•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
8 H2 @3 _6 k! m! J•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
2 Z+ f8 c9 v6 l•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
8 B! c# F8 ^7 l9 I$ r•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;

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- k. Y% a+ p) U- A& xSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
: @8 d, d: l, t#256, 3210-118 Ave
1 @" p. c2 w  M5 s1 h5 pEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
+ G% }6 E0 o( _Fax: 780-477-2022  

2 g/ G1 e  ^" @, L$ A; y  HThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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