Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job Purpose:
: T# @8 K- @* m8 o) xTo 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:
•        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;
* ^) \5 T- T- t- w( c% L6 x# ]•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
% [, J0 U- w8 v( _& k* n•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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* O* W- E5 G5 t" O! H# H% b7 nProgram 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;
) ]0 ?" j5 f. U$ a$ v7 j" r•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
; _% u+ c# L* J4 s9 {+ e! P•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
. T3 t1 ]  G5 h: ~1 S1 d•        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;
- r5 `/ z! \' q7 ^  ]4 T5 W•        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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Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
2 h& M2 s8 D: y3 {- Y•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
6 n  x3 u4 D# c: S9 q# E: a•        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;
) ?9 T8 s# {$ P7 |# `! ?. E9 s+ ?•        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;
& Y& K/ A/ J; s•        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;
6 S0 E3 W  x2 n3 i) O' |4 M# R•        Current valid drivers license;
+ s& {' N4 l3 M' \; K•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
" A) b4 I5 y" S! r8 m2 V1 f0 D! a•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;


/ g. W/ A& w! B$ c& d4 [; mSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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5 r, a8 U" @! \: J# N9 B5 tKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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/ M( ^" R& W+ S: M5 T' i0 i+ tEdmonton, AB
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3 y  R" l/ X" _- O+ aEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

9 z6 T' ^$ v( Y/ {The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012