Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job Purpose:
! h, d5 \6 Q9 i8 e, mTo 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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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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        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;
1 ?7 g$ F5 ?1 ^& _* z•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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! ?0 ~0 F7 s5 c6 tProgram 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;
$ E! f7 d* q  W+ Q* Y•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
8 t2 G, r  {  I•        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;
1 V$ K5 o$ J/ P•        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;
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. c+ |1 M! @& ^Qualifications:
% G) ^9 s( `/ r' C2 I" \4 U" o  F•        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;  
•        Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in writing funding proposals and reports a must;
0 S& g) m" x7 b% O•        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;
  T& N% J( F- \$ y•        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;
•        Current valid drivers license;
5 R, f0 c) [& l•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
3 \  @* R4 [8 L* T& A•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
/ b1 [* J2 O/ Y7 ?# R: D. p2 H•        Committed and passionate about children;
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/ b+ R7 r2 S, ~: f6 q6 S! q0 ESalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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/ S$ b! g# B$ c4 S# u7 GHow to Apply:
( P, t* I; f# v. D% ESubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
; Q9 n) I/ K) H, P) H  x! l  B) Y9 [Fax: 780-477-2022  

) ~- ~' |' P6 L) c. ~% e. _& l3 oThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012