Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

9 N# K$ P* {( W; \0 LJob Purpose:
% u/ L) v' S% Y( d0 h7 n: r& WTo 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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" v. w, O/ ~7 g. S; {% c" |( ^$ oAdministrative 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;
% h- r/ R1 d0 Y3 O6 Z•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
0 n! V% P4 u2 G•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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1 l9 r5 C5 U( I# i* Q3 T9 \  cProgram 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
•        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;
" l1 p  F5 b4 D4 J$ g  y% d•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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Qualifications:
  d% K: H2 v0 x•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
4 ^* r* B9 R! J4 I& h9 A, J•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
  }8 e- m+ @4 [' m' }6 j& s( z•        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.
4 x7 ?( Z5 M1 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;
5 P5 j: x/ P: U5 H+ y# X; h+ q•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
3 N( o( u, u( G9 j: ?! z+ h•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;

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/ ~. h+ R. i* e( j7 J" vSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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5 d- t% X& ~) n) W2 YHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
8 a$ o/ b' @# i# l- _Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
- ^) r. y3 `' q, L4 d/ _" m2 q5 U% n. kFax: 780-477-2022  

4 I2 L; K$ |9 }. `4 E* @& @# gThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012