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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" i3 E1 i) L6 @. ^$ p4 }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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" Q. W- F$ z5 s- XAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
4 ]& b, {  e+ t•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
* B( L- ^+ S( B•        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;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

" a3 \5 R- O: VProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
# C9 X0 y$ H% k8 C•        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;
•        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 \4 X6 v! o6 R: z- {•        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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$ M/ g0 y! }. @5 S. XQualifications:
, y. G% @# c5 ?3 ?4 n1 N' i•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
' q7 e" |; }: }  h$ U. {•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
1 q' c: m: n) y/ T4 {/ j•        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;
4 l! |8 T$ F7 j( l$ i9 s4 `•        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;
# Q  }0 w+ V& Q2 j* d# P7 O•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
; F( i- H4 h. [5 [& g•        Conflict resolution skills;
+ C/ K: D+ ~3 {' @6 F•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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' v& b) N) }* D0 \. ]: DSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply:
+ i+ y5 H6 c! E. s& q% e0 X" SSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
: Z/ I1 s  T. o) t- h$ pEdmonton, AB
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: g* ?8 ~) x# t6 V- y) a$ M& SEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012
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