Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

& T4 a# g" O( v' u; ZJob 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.

This 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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5 a# O! [5 L! y# G% P1 k& QAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
0 R% d1 ?* i+ w# z# ^& Z% f•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
4 S" A2 C4 r9 {& U4 ]6 f•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
1 @+ S  Q) K' d$ y1 O0 C•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
5 ^# @0 Y9 I' ~: }; m, u# j•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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1 P! t2 P# @( }3 ?% t/ ?; oProgram 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;
- u+ f. v: u8 K. u0 |! Q•        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;
•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
& O/ J( i+ ]1 u' g! c6 m•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

" f5 Z% N9 H; G8 w( T* oQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
% t& W0 {% `6 e) @+ U% y- I+ U•        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;
+ F3 n4 D- p7 f, t  q•        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;
, a$ I, X. N; A4 L6 H•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
5 t, ?; ~5 V* Z! p2 \4 t•        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:
, I0 l! u' p4 ~Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
1 A# @$ k4 V; h5 L% Y4 A5 p% ~#256, 3210-118 Ave
3 L4 D5 S" E& V/ F& PEdmonton, AB
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! \' J+ l* n5 ]Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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+ z8 u$ g! `/ O7 t4 DThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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