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.

/ K: x8 w* _3 j0 j! ^8 Q; JThis 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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9 X* E7 G% N- y* l+ PAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
/ Q8 x2 W7 A9 Y$ @9 W+ }! L•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
8 I! c: `% m2 ]3 Y0 a  H•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
! z5 b* o1 F! _•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

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;
•        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;
' r- [9 S' j3 O" ?. {! a) \•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

2 v! O/ h; i5 u2 n8 }9 u2 ]" D1 j* y, tQualifications:
5 ]' P- f3 ]/ j•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
% q! I* S/ h6 i+ I* z: \& `•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
# E2 m) g; r, H4 k•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
' K# @+ m+ o* M•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
- T) ^% v$ R0 N! k6 a+ l•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
" T1 A8 _' K0 H6 H" ~2 l! B•        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;
: x* C, J7 f/ x•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
8 C+ B# X% X9 f2 |/ h) E•        Conflict resolution skills;
% |6 k+ z! m" m9 U8 Y•        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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$ K/ `9 S# k3 o$ JHow to Apply:
# i  R/ y$ `8 M& J$ [4 C3 n# O$ _, Z, o: NSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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; Y  d# U2 g. d5 ~Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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5 j! r! O0 V, k9 x! eEdmonton, AB
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( \8 X9 I: G% k, U/ hEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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