Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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) Y. ?$ b) n- K+ RJob 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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: V" j: L% d2 Y8 kThis 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:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
0 z4 {8 v0 k# ^6 A& X  p/ f•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
2 D4 k; I, x$ t•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
) T9 W# P. e+ _3 Q) 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;
•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
% U; E  O3 P9 P7 p% ~•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
( T2 \3 V4 ?/ Q+ C# U. p•        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;
, D' R: u7 F; Z4 c6 `  o% `# j•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
$ e+ f- S) s# ?# Q) {•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        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;
•        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;
•        Current valid drivers license;
# F" e0 x, m  u. |) o•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
) O  {$ s& N# c+ B, K% c0 _* ^/ t1 O•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
& q1 Y) u6 [* |) f$ s5 q! N•        Committed and passionate about children;


+ Y8 s8 m" K" ^% f5 mSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
1 Y/ g/ H8 \0 n2 ySubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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Edmonton, AB
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" D7 d, u. v1 D6 OEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

% p$ p( o' Q. D0 u) p! ^The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012