Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

9 \/ F0 v/ A( J, ^8 EJob 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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; A* ~$ n# t' p- C& `  {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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0 A0 Y( @. y2 r* Q  ?- ^( OAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
* u( a& B; E+ D& {- _( {7 \•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
& x! w7 V) @5 @+ t: Z* o* N•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
8 F! d+ y% c8 o- s•        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;
; `$ `# ]! ~6 A+ n; Y; `2 H•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
9 u# l4 v3 p6 M0 ]" |2 _/ R•        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;
* t, \3 u! d# ?! m* c•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
( Q9 B" Z; E+ A5 Z- k# v•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
3 ^  e! V7 S" r; y- q, F( a+ r•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
4 ^* x. U% i7 g% X$ X" i$ G$ C•        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;
•        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;
: P, s$ T2 y' X•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
3 b! Q0 `4 `$ s% L•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
/ _: F# t, ]2 T2 `  B•        Conflict resolution skills;
9 w/ F" C; A3 u! g8 G•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
. K$ l: ^7 r0 T( O. P•        Committed and passionate about children;
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) ~8 w& K5 g; K& B7 o. YSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

. O3 ]" z5 J6 b! Q  l8 @! aKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
' H, z0 b$ D; W. b#256, 3210-118 Ave
) r1 l7 o2 X0 V+ X  J) f- I. _6 E" DEdmonton, AB
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5 X5 N3 ~7 u( }8 ^# P  m# m0 f( h; kEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012