Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
* j' R; e+ X" L% ~# i; A7 h1 P! \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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) q# w( C/ D( O5 h3 u. D* c6 o& EThis 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:
2 @- h! Y" r+ |! a1 q! S•        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;
  K. x9 q! U+ d" I( g; d1 G•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
- u8 I, U- f0 D  E1 K2 o( K1 Z* O•        Risk Management and succession planning;

2 B6 g$ a% ?' xProgram 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;
; g/ T; Z9 P" Q0 ^4 X4 ?+ C# L+ v•        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;
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' Z, {# L% r" s* F* U/ LQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
) e( @6 E# N1 a. |% o•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
' q# c: U7 s" U1 _0 x, {& h3 S•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
, ?2 f8 A2 I. }' d% Q3 k•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
6 U% B; N) @& Z9 j2 o•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
8 J/ t0 v  L% |' ~7 \•        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;
•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
# O. U5 b/ W: X/ q•        Current valid drivers license;
2 j9 [' d- ]+ ?•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
8 v# N  w( ]- ~•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
9 S' p5 b6 ^8 P2 P3 n9 D, y# g& p) a•        Committed and passionate about children;

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" D9 e% o, s( l! g+ b: aSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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0 @" G( o/ T) f2 q) y' v& d9 M' THow to Apply:
( o" T8 g7 m' ~4 a) j+ }4 P* qSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
# C) `7 E: d3 ]. x# W#256, 3210-118 Ave
" B, S& e3 i, h+ ?- x/ KEdmonton, AB
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! [9 U8 W* [0 V7 R+ H" OEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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  \2 J! A& t, w- UThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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