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.

- g7 @; X! T9 S! ?4 h) j. N* S* }( T+ qThis 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;
/ k; N  {6 K5 z7 J* q4 u•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
( ]8 G: \1 U& N* Q•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
( T! ?) S. T1 ~2 r•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
: {3 j  \6 r* a•        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
•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
3 v2 @5 o3 _. ~•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
, {& m- ?" Z1 T) I  g3 s•        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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5 f9 [( ^' L! M! H- lQualifications:
4 x: M+ z+ k2 x, N•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
5 l" _9 M, j' P2 Q9 X, {•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
) f" `; Z# f" R$ e•        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;
& }! S. c# Y! J! x•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
! P. I! y4 S# c  J•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
* y; [2 B# S+ l. T3 W•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
) Z4 N1 k8 x; X# O% j* {1 D$ e•        Conflict resolution skills;
2 `- |" n" c1 K3 D, t/ R: Q•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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! n- F+ R- _1 W2 @: N9 DHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

" N" I7 u$ D, BKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
4 ]/ [3 f5 ?- j; x. J#256, 3210-118 Ave
" o( x; Z+ z6 t9 F% CEdmonton, AB
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7 e% j! b5 L% T5 }5 rEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012