Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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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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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8 M6 [% R- a, Z1 j- y( E9 H0 u* {Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
' Q* s! W5 @- K$ B) w' P% E1 R•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
" m& p7 Y0 T( S' }" C' v) J•        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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: U1 }9 w' r- i& jProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
4 y3 P% r8 H: ?# c1 s, W•        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;
% ~/ V0 R' P' m•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
! p% S( _6 {' M0 w( k•        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;

7 @3 g4 ?* g6 V! x) L- R9 q1 OQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
) A  H# C8 r2 K& }* K: _  O•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
( |( U8 |* y, |" A•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
; b2 X# S4 \1 T# ~/ \•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
" K6 u' n  e3 e+ M$ V0 P•        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;
+ ?7 k6 |& F: t& W" x•        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;
$ A& o$ Y5 S- s" }' [6 J# ^•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
& q  h! I+ v( _4 r( T•        Committed and passionate about children;


9 I+ x+ U5 ]; o8 G+ GSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply:
: z7 d0 g  T4 a( l; p4 ZSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
; ?! _2 z8 n) a0 S4 q* Z7 cEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
8 V# E4 G3 I9 M5 l6 aFax: 780-477-2022  

8 a% M9 a! `1 ]+ q# N6 ^The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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