Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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7 A) h/ m. D7 p: Y6 _) WJob 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.

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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: j" O, @3 w" O4 K6 bAdministrative 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;
' y9 o: Y. Q, x1 C8 p•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
( o; e/ c4 n  {! ]1 T+ d6 H* w•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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1 R: |2 \7 h* W$ [& n! Q9 XProgram Duties and Responsibilities include:  
8 p6 q2 M2 V. `3 \0 Q+ l1 @+ p3 @•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
, Q: x  V* ]4 N8 f8 Z: y; Y•        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;
. P. f& R$ T/ u! y•        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;

Qualifications:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
/ a6 A+ y7 K$ o: l/ u- g•        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;
3 K+ ]4 l8 _% d- u' V( ^0 @•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
. N; m1 L9 u, V; b% @•        Extensive experience in group facilitation and working with children;
# H# ^9 X9 |) t3 V" P" @  Z8 x2 Q•        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;
: h  E4 W. ~0 w: Z•        Current valid drivers license;
; q- F+ _6 E4 p•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
+ M+ W5 t  o) g( F% c( O•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary 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:
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+ @1 e! m# H' Q5 G# @& _& s& gKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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Edmonton, AB
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Email:  kristi@ayp.ca
Fax: 780-477-2022  
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The closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012