Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

* j# y$ c6 F1 ]% xJob Purpose:
1 _% d9 S* R6 rTo 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;
•        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;
•        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
( @3 A- e: j" z# T, p6 C8 {5 w/ {•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
+ D: E1 X1 |5 p8 Q5 Y•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
2 O  j* M, Q$ `/ r0 V6 ?+ s•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
0 @6 ]) E: v9 i7 ^, \•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;
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4 r( N, F' F2 k" k6 \Qualifications:
' R' E+ O0 b2 l, E•        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;  
0 I7 x" v2 D/ U$ o0 u4 L•        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.
•        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;
# Y, l& n/ z+ |  A  t' N# U$ J•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
8 z7 S$ U( u! ?•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
$ I3 {. L% j( |5 p+ \! X•        Committed and passionate about children;
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Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


! ?1 f' J# j; j) b, {& m7 ]How to Apply:
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
$ K3 a, [  w9 gEdmonton, 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
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