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.

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Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
3 S! Z. n7 P6 d9 c•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
+ D1 Z& O5 }0 E1 O•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
5 k( u- s9 @! P- f•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

% R& E5 L- b/ RProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
: s: O  c& N5 ?( b•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
' i, f( x$ t% }* \; _•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
. L# Y4 f6 H( L8 w9 \7 I•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
: C8 k7 A. O1 ^$ k; x7 A•        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;
# h; Q( S8 i. f, r. \6 b$ }•        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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Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
. w; ^+ N* n  J8 V•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
' M2 V( n2 t+ f8 A% y, j1 w: L•        Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations;  
! }* e" e% f7 e% N) K6 H0 Z9 r% n•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
3 S1 q/ V3 B! w0 e, `) E% u$ q5 F•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
6 I3 q% c, s/ R  h•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
6 H4 D8 ^6 @& r•        Current certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Suicide Intervention, Standard First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred;
/ p( C: a5 J# L" F  G% G0 V' y•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
* ]+ N% c! l4 v- }0 z. ?•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
6 V# D: o8 F8 `- Y•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
( U9 |. k6 n3 k: \•        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:
( t% S$ _' k$ N$ s8 DSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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+ J2 W6 ]2 c# t" }The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012