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.

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)

6 S6 ], T& R& D" JAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
) P& M6 c# A+ c0 X! R* d) M+ q•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
. o/ F9 c3 n$ J3 y, k- U6 ?•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
0 `9 u' i8 q4 ~7 `•        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;
: F% H% k) b6 r9 Y  ^•        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;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

+ i; d, j# u9 B1 b" D) K" {& {Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
/ P/ }) @& c' |9 a•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
$ h3 C) ~; @- t2 k•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
5 _" ~3 B( O) X% Z9 ^3 Y•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
+ _3 c6 }2 @; t, j$ K# E•        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;
% f  j$ S2 l( a' _•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
: e6 K. f: `# {  O) _) d# Z•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
  t3 ~' X* {' M( m* L) L; j- z" f•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
5 b0 v! ]# j1 ?/ g# ~•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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: s' L: f9 H7 Y1 }How to Apply:
- Z5 u  N$ v3 f" e- \Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
( s# H( B4 @" Q( g# C, k/ U6 eEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
$ Z  z+ L- a' k* K" SFax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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