Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

& W4 I) m3 ]3 k2 h( TJob Purpose:
2 z, p2 ^- u7 _4 }1 PTo 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 O( l/ G* b8 X/ a# W+ S" }) g. }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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
* q( z9 y+ p8 c" E3 F$ I) r6 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;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
9 {  E# u- _* v•        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;
/ m: ^" T, k+ Y3 S& n3 B2 D3 v•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
9 j& N, ?, ^) T; N( 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;
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Qualifications:
* ^0 g7 a: a0 Y0 ]4 u$ K2 _/ ?2 d* O•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
# }8 {% `4 E6 ^•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
; p  Z: }- _& \& R6 J7 \$ ]. Q•        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;
! @. z9 O* E, Z1 n•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
1 [/ P% G  i9 r) O9 E) {•        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;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
$ u8 u. d$ a( W. Q# g- ~' t, ~•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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* |3 B( k$ `8 U% b" rSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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How to Apply:
" u) F, ]$ [, g' i3 ^! g8 zSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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0 _7 `& |! q2 n; F: mKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
  _8 N; L( x% i6 o4 G#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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1 d- X* u9 _2 ~4 ~: I; {Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012