Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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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; R3 w* A2 D1 {7 @5 S: U1 wThis 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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. w8 a# j: f3 K$ L  `( BAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
+ e4 f% {: n1 Y$ }' w+ y. Y; ^/ J•        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;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
+ e. K5 c; t1 J•        Risk Management and succession planning;

+ L  ~, G4 q! u) s$ s5 @: \5 qProgram 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;
1 ?+ r# V# w, O3 @$ r2 w•        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;
9 n& m% h" w. p! u0 y3 |•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
. n  Q( t  f7 c/ r( J5 \•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

7 p% b: w9 C0 Z6 O) F9 SQualifications:
) L" W9 R) R7 }/ ]) I; w) V, D•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
' f& m+ k. x( w3 b. @  n•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
7 k( B$ L4 F! s( t; [6 K" P•        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;
•        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;
1 w! G$ U5 B$ ?. @•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
2 t  a  X/ L9 T7 z•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
  d/ @+ a. G% w1 K5 I0 D4 X•        Committed and passionate about children;
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$ p- `: u$ V) v9 r  \* p5 r! [/ nSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

5 `8 S; a  C' _$ KKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
- Y  |% ]& {' w1 [+ ~/ M0 z2 GEdmonton, AB
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9 f& ~* [# a' r4 bEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
& P! z6 x! i+ `6 Q$ g' S7 EFax: 780-477-2022  
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4 {: l8 @8 M* o" Y% X  G; V) sThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012