Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
: {$ x3 t% E1 U5 W  K  tTo 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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/ P7 T1 F1 U. o: {( JThis 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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5 E7 M+ j' V" I" JAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
8 L/ e4 q; R- 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;
0 X) W; `/ `7 X# z•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
( w+ A$ w) i8 n. _  A5 F0 W  Y% v5 ~& V•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
. d6 T2 u; }8 ?5 G•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
: N( Y( j7 u" Q; n•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
& x$ D4 X4 p: \. `) r•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
& d2 q% n& i5 m) l: {  w5 K- e2 h•        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;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
. n6 W$ P8 w" Z/ u5 u" J+ \' u( T•        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.
•        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;
•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
4 l( c7 {3 g3 u•        Conflict resolution skills;
- e2 G. e+ D# u. [$ T•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
1 s  Q* H5 `) ?•        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:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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  C; ^# Q3 \+ ^Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012