Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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7 j2 `8 `. X2 J0 ]- s0 p1 WJob 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.

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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* h) r0 g/ A& ]; a/ N/ r  SAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
3 k, W& P+ f) R0 w4 L•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
: }7 Z! G2 x2 |$ D! p•        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;
; D! u- W$ p0 V•        Risk Management and succession planning;

+ C$ F" j) z! ]) C! mProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
" u1 y7 u0 N: K6 B! k5 n7 t: s•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
9 l7 G/ i8 R6 }9 X•        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
: \" u( C* d% D( i( W: O. D  u•        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:
1 V2 y& u& M8 [, |$ [3 ]•        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;  
( e+ P& W$ a8 \•        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.
  \% {- b; l8 Q& u" P+ j•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
/ U# j3 x3 @1 e1 t) j6 N+ v•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
; U2 z7 H, v! j+ r5 t! L% ?% E. s•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
; p: Q7 J6 _1 Q( T# U& c•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
0 S0 J2 T! X; h2 Y7 H& b& O! X0 q•        Conflict resolution skills;
  y6 F7 A! ?* M: j2 D; h( Q•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
) A1 v6 n# F1 e# d•        Committed and passionate about children;
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" l9 A! U6 \7 I& d$ C' z4 z: ^9 YSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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' X# X) L4 B% D* c" T8 v0 g/ ^  U/ AHow to Apply:
3 h4 S6 f& I7 }Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

: ~/ ^, N9 X, o# v7 u8 ~. k7 ^/ q1 vKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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! Q" N" a- X$ N( _9 }: WEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012