Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

! h4 i- Y; J" ^2 {6 ]1 uJob Purpose:
1 e3 |9 @8 t0 j- X" C9 i9 [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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9 D( e9 _6 K) t6 M6 T9 ^7 D9 QThis 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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( K( ]" P. u, o; z! w/ E) NAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
8 c, y2 s& I* X0 t•        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;
; y+ d! s* T9 ?) m' K/ T3 `•        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:  
•        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;
•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
7 [& M2 ^; P5 L: I% H•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
" {/ J6 f3 D" {! M•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
3 A9 D' c9 S8 q0 U•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
& Z6 N( `+ T- ~$ y•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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Qualifications:
$ O, Z7 U# e5 @2 D5 D3 L•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
$ K3 S6 \; V3 |8 A1 k7 X& Q* T•        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;
2 N1 h* V* F$ c( a•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
$ B$ j6 r4 E$ ]. u  m8 \8 L9 d% y: r•        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;
/ F- y4 j& g! E: ]•        Conflict resolution skills;
  }+ N9 P2 M6 P/ M" [2 s4 `: P•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
! ?* a5 C* D/ ^3 A; O2 p; M•        Committed and passionate about children;

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$ Y( }0 m# m: A; C3 Y5 f% Z2 qSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


4 r/ V  G: R( |: w! u6 A! oHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

6 O9 E. Y- M( P! U1 M) Z% K3 FKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
3 e2 V) E0 G# u9 i! f1 XEdmonton, AB
T5W 4W1
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4 ]! Z+ n4 i# o  XEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
& E, f: V" i8 Z- {; v8 x% nFax: 780-477-2022  

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