Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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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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Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
: V* |' ]3 ]2 l& b. g* Q•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
6 J( Q2 F( Y- a' `  S•        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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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;
$ X$ k$ H  z9 ?•        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;
! L. L6 L5 V: s2 l2 v1 |•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
. M6 x2 |6 l8 w•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
: y7 b" {5 {: {! Z  C•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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Qualifications:
% T5 y/ t. _' O1 v! W. t•        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;  
•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
% M; _- C8 z3 D. K; ]•        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;
1 g/ |# V: Q0 ]' o•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
* U& ^" C6 i( g) ^5 H•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
0 U, ~" r+ a4 w7 R" ]. u, v•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
, ^: ^# j8 |- d, Z: I9 k( I•        Committed and passionate about children;
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7 c9 A0 X, Q, _% `Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply:
! D- D  c1 V  _2 Z9 l6 R6 K; [Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

2 ?& l5 J# t1 T/ `0 r7 ]  UKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T5W 4W1

Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

. Y" s# O& A5 S9 ^" ?% eThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012