Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job 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.
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1 k& A' {& P+ J: Q& ^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)
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! b$ A& W. h1 l& n$ O; I8 XAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
2 \0 d2 b( W! s) F) d. b•        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;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
/ m) w" ~5 |+ {/ C6 I8 x  U. S•        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;
•        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;
•        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;
3 P% j5 U0 ?0 b1 s7 g5 H! f•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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. O9 m+ w& g2 y. ?4 yQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
) f7 w4 o1 [! ]* @* r% y•        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;
; _5 E' K. g6 ^: a0 C5 Q- w•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
+ S5 P7 s  d* K4 o1 y7 k1 \•        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;
. q9 ^# U, _/ u1 d6 g•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
* T3 {# b- J- ^5 C4 z1 s•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;

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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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How to Apply:
- r) q& N( y6 G4 }! sSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

2 E, E  a! S2 Z0 C: y0 IKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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Edmonton, AB
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- [4 }! v# v; N- ^5 s2 c7 ^( m. I2 dEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

: T/ r% f* X$ F" [) o$ W. J9 F( PThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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