Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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; k2 H! t3 j) _9 |2 A/ QTo 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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3 y3 a3 p  n& U' }; dThis 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;
•        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:  
•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
. R/ _" U& J6 Z% R( q' _4 C- o0 |•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
' e  z1 y- k" T' z•        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 x1 S- n9 l( R/ I2 U•        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;
+ G" c* g4 y* R) C8 k5 q•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

8 O. O/ S+ f* N1 T2 N/ B2 BQualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
5 p% F) q( [, L' ^* {6 U* l: ?•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
# r7 _% H' i0 m, f9 \& w•        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.
2 j3 J5 N* w& Z+ w3 _9 U  W•        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;
* M7 G0 R: G3 H6 L•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
) L) q& o5 k( i0 v' i! s8 ?+ r+ @•        Current valid drivers license;
9 k$ d# j( z! L•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
% V# ]( M( P! K2 P/ |" L7 x% \•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
( j/ z* `5 f6 ]5 C7 H$ H•        Committed and passionate about children;


7 e8 _& r. L  \9 Z) h* vSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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. |# X8 S% _2 k6 j( g6 FHow to Apply:
! x6 Q9 I! H  |9 {8 I5 q* `Submit 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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4 c: f1 F! n; C, zEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  

The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012