Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job Purpose:
+ ^; ^- C! _$ h; a5 {1 NTo 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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3 c" |1 z. R/ t1 T+ \; `3 W) gThis 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)

8 R* e, Y3 H  |# u; cAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        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;
. z0 S7 i+ ^! ?$ n/ X- Q, B) j0 _  Q•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
' e: n. s0 x! u. A' w9 z: g" z•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
' X7 B/ R9 Q- C•        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
, ~5 o3 G$ Y3 d# b/ l# O•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
8 c, k4 c% W% ~; o+ K' \6 d+ w•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
+ ^: _1 C- Y8 X$ G) f  [•        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:
1 V2 O( v& _! j* ]% u0 T; `- W•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
. C3 n6 Q1 |0 Z! z8 O" F2 B•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
2 g' t  b8 \/ [! k8 E•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
4 j* ^9 W; r& C9 O•        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.
•        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;
* v/ G. E3 C8 d3 C7 Y0 l: W•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
0 D, X2 A+ D1 D9 r# p& v•        Current valid drivers license;
3 M0 m( ]5 O: _- n' O& J•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
5 I: r" h! Z# d- Z) A0 W•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
. U' B6 M3 ^+ h•        Committed and passionate about children;

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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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$ S. }+ ^( E5 x+ N8 o- IHow to Apply:
6 n1 M2 u9 r, V* k$ S# P! WSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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4 U8 N# M& ]0 mKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
2 R: e/ S+ F% h2 P#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
2 q, |$ a) Q% e1 G  Q  VFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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