Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job Purpose:
" z8 `: M" s, ~1 v% z+ TTo 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)
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Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
( X. Z% ?+ N* s: Z5 A; T: R•        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;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
, X' L& q! c# T& P( ?% g- |, L•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
( @8 Q6 b- u4 ]% o) f( ]•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
/ H+ }  B2 i" V$ M, u' g( w/ `3 g•        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;
7 f! x: l. L+ `7 N•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
+ L% N9 t2 l) ?1 u: D1 \•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
; C+ V+ k' A* v3 T- l; m, l•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
# u/ z& b, ]4 U9 L% R' K3 s•        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.
+ f4 }1 ^% l7 i2 t; r1 S•        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;
" {0 S, \' @1 ~•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
6 `) I! t: I4 \  x+ q•        Current valid drivers license;
# ^1 o% {2 \5 V, o•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
( s6 X# k1 X, A: R0 \  U•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
# }5 Y% \: w8 _- O, P•        Committed and passionate about children;

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- L% k8 h& o) J7 v  oSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


4 x$ ^- t! O( D$ K$ m  O) t+ nHow to Apply:
& `) P" b/ H5 u" hSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:
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; d' @& m# u! M& iKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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1 U3 I& b) w' H. XEmail:  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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