Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job Purpose:
1 U( q; N1 H% rTo 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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
3 n  _) R0 c1 O" ]% V* C2 @6 `•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
' B% o. U# Z" E•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
$ F* o& h1 [  |* {•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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7 p4 e# ?# Z/ O. [. m$ \Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
# M& l" t( u- [' t! l9 Y1 X# o•        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;
) F- D9 n0 b1 |( ^& z•        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;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
" T! d* b% M# T+ Y6 o•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
( N7 z0 I0 `9 ?4 v7 b" a  S•        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.
0 k9 L% y- M; j' j  M•        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;
. m7 Q2 n8 B0 f& g( c* _6 U( S•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
3 r- E+ o) v# z% N4 e! p' V1 Y  X5 y•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
. y, G& l0 z' o7 Y•        Conflict resolution skills;
2 a$ k% a3 ^; u2 A•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
. T) N7 W9 t4 O' K' D•        Committed and passionate about children;


- v3 O$ e5 F+ [$ dSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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% D" G" ]# M  D4 J' u1 T2 bHow to Apply:
" A8 n: z; N2 y. m) k0 ESubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

6 }/ i2 }6 C& I1 B( a6 W$ xKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
! x# g* [/ U( m& j8 r! DFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012