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.

/ q0 e* j) L) O3 c* oThis 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;
9 B( ^. }- f2 E•        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;
  @9 f% y) K1 w4 z' q' e# `4 Y•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
3 T( @& O8 u" l9 |•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
/ D8 G  y& r0 r  C+ _- H•        Creatively planning, organizing, and evaluating small group and one-to-one activities
, c3 o$ Z* F" b: b•        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;
$ C( |- t+ n2 s•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
8 U8 w2 ?  i0 o" @2 m* t  I•        Participating in the planning and implementation of family activities for participants & families;

Qualifications:
5 N# @# o$ X5 l4 s: n9 G1 g•        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;  
•        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.
% }7 a* t& S! 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;
•        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;
% I, s6 ?# ^1 a•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
9 l: F1 Y  K6 _" L' j•        Committed and passionate about children;

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7 O$ K" B& c  q. r/ XSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply:
8 \) S: L3 K* tSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
#256, 3210-118 Ave
2 j6 ^, e' K0 gEdmonton, AB
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% s1 m  M0 l$ l/ J) n9 w1 cEmail:  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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