Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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8 [( V) E* |/ ^0 |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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. z+ `; C" F! v, oThis 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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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;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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2 I# x/ T  `$ k7 H8 [  k* k3 m6 DProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
* M* ^' B5 O" N•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
5 A7 e/ }4 y& y4 u. g1 A•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
4 T$ C2 b4 |* J9 X3 r  d, A•        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;
0 y& k0 ~* ^. k* O3 \  \/ Q•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
  Y0 `, x) D" s•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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, x$ C" h, C+ V" I" X0 MQualifications:
9 {# S3 [3 l* T9 @7 K•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
, |' x# V* T. q* q. z) t" I•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
. I' \3 K! ?# M" a  ]: a2 P2 s•        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;
6 F7 h8 [0 C6 ]) f/ K: Q•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
$ V1 q5 p& O4 k. Y! n•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
( x6 l' e  Y; b; u6 T1 Z•        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;
7 ?  \7 l0 j# L! |0 c/ i" Y9 z8 ?•        Current valid drivers license;
3 ?! F6 w* G- v9 H8 R/ c: B•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
# e+ K9 m6 q& }; M  X6 Z•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;


4 @+ c5 T: x3 o+ ?Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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$ d+ c3 Y# I4 `# hHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1
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- b: J( g: }' ~4 Q& xEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
* q; ~. i0 |+ z# TFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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