Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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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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/ ]5 |) Q; M$ o3 f' aThis 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:
- z7 R6 c: R4 I% A3 e: R3 {* T7 z•        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;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
0 D! q/ v) D! j•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

! O" s7 o2 R8 j+ M1 L. K& c) hProgram 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;
/ |2 ?4 {- r" o; E; J•        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;
4 ^. i/ a6 b) R, @1 @$ A/ }5 w•        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;

- ]0 ?! l" {( I' Y2 t" MQualifications:
+ P7 G8 e( ?# ^•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
6 \5 r, ~9 T+ x8 q& ]•        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.
& K8 {$ w" [+ n+ Z0 |. W  I" b0 u•        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;
0 y  p# u4 Q, D& T. T$ \4 v! k  U% N•        Current valid drivers license;
& J2 y$ j1 d8 Q% F4 u+ C1 ]# h•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
3 w5 Q) y5 F! \) @% Q6 V•        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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How to Apply:
- _8 {5 l  I4 E7 lSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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5 r( L- B( S  e8 I8 t) wKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
4 r5 k$ r0 D" f' DEdmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
5 ]2 d0 ^# \5 o1 T5 L/ n9 Z6 kFax: 780-477-2022  

& L% C+ ~6 S. T$ g2 HThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012