Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

( d" ~" X" h, Q7 `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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# C" {& J) k( L# [, ?2 u0 cThis 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:
•        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;
6 _  @% z( _( y  K% {- V•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
. T' L- Z+ O1 a4 H, M•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
$ h) ~3 P3 n+ `7 w" J6 @•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
+ N: l! X3 i' i2 o( s* q•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
4 a! `# ]% x& ^•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
  V$ w, |0 f% j/ m9 x•        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;
& y2 d& S" ?# t, K7 @6 X•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
+ X. ]2 W0 Q) l2 w) m$ |6 @•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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- s' s! Q- R; UQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
+ k# j) [* R1 |! N2 j$ L•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
4 c9 x+ z( m6 l& x' R6 L  R/ m, J•        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.
% q) S  C7 ^' p& \+ p•        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;
' k( b' y  ^  d4 N, G9 p•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
. v- Q2 L# N6 _& n•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
( `% Y  U* S. F: T2 @$ i3 \2 ]•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
' ?! S0 A# \9 ]; c! I: K6 @•        Committed and passionate about children;

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2 F% |$ x; S8 H# }! c! ]  y1 y$ BSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


) V/ E" m7 \; t  bHow to Apply:
. l; @/ U: o: N3 sSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
/ t8 L) _; d$ {4 D#256, 3210-118 Ave
$ [8 ^# c. X* E, s* d3 f6 I$ g# _1 J. _Edmonton, AB
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- v2 Z6 e$ v/ p, R, @Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
: `5 v, y) \7 o$ `3 T0 HFax: 780-477-2022  

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