Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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; U6 Y' ]# X/ E& x5 ?9 x, D5 }Job Purpose:
- s" [8 q% V3 k) E5 \) fTo 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)
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Administrative 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;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
3 e4 P. F; S0 N) ~* o+ V! @! W•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
, a; V0 b7 Y: _( d6 J5 d•        Risk Management and succession planning;

4 r8 E: C$ }. y/ G" W8 N, k9 `& r& EProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
5 _9 `: ]$ ^. O8 t•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
: c: ^2 I/ J# B$ \+ y+ g$ \) O' d•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
3 V1 t# I) z2 z( ^# ~•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
4 ]! k4 s! R1 [/ ^•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
) I2 w0 |  R# S•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
. s. u) c4 l+ Z) ^! q•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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% L; ]2 v( p# `- P8 ~4 Z& U9 MQualifications:
5 k/ _+ L5 C2 q" q' Q•        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;
, V, A- G# n6 n3 z! c# c$ c+ _' |5 v•        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;
- `5 k5 v, t! m7 c$ A; b9 ^) x0 S•        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;
0 L" u6 d. ?8 r•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
7 r! z( F5 T7 Y. }, h* T# N# ^•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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. f/ \6 T! f% A* ^2 PHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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0 h9 z; l4 E6 U6 S9 `5 W/ ~2 dThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012