Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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0 A+ l* i) c' H. B: x! }Job Purpose:
$ ^) j7 {1 E2 k; P& j' t+ 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.
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5 p- K0 Y/ c" W( E$ @% z( 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:
+ e7 t$ A! ]. A/ q0 [4 O7 S" ^& J•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
6 q' B  @$ s2 `8 H; A+ n•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
/ r! F9 k7 q0 j; S7 C/ C3 x: m& {- I•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
2 }5 p" a8 `) A$ E•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
# _) U0 {# x# K' N•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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2 {- V, H* ?) H& m9 _! k* IProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
; d. K' L2 a7 l6 J) N•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
9 ]& r* |1 _* S5 g3 e•        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
! _6 F9 h9 {7 O. x6 K, ]3 R; K9 _•        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;
* d+ W+ s) L0 Z•        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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Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        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.
! [' T5 [" F% T: G. O. H•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
: e6 _* x$ G) {9 f" S6 ?•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
2 _2 b, K. M, X+ S* V•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
( T9 X1 ^6 a! w* o# o•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
6 A' T3 F& i! A3 N9 g' C•        Conflict resolution skills;
! c  o. e0 f$ t•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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& I& A5 T% D( u$ ]) ^- m- DSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply:
* v& g9 ?5 g( l% U1 i4 `/ USubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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1 d2 W2 p" k7 D$ {Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
: c" {8 ]# n. [" L2 QEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
* w' @( f- Q- W2 P3 B% s1 hFax: 780-477-2022  

$ E) L" l3 o- Y! e# s- BThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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