Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

Job Purpose:
0 c' _( f0 s; ]; G: XTo 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:
/ I' e* a7 J" V" _' c/ {8 T•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
8 b" m$ C* C" r4 Y* x•        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;
/ o. h  ?, T/ f•        Risk Management and succession planning;
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Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
8 i  X+ w) M: [/ |•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
" M3 }& V: S, q) m; S3 ]•        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
•        Participating in establishing achievable program outcomes and employ group strategies and activities to achieve the same;
. D! e2 T: ^3 D) w- f0 s•        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;
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Qualifications:
/ t3 y8 q6 ~& x4 N" ^•        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.
•        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;
1 J4 s/ P# k5 W•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
( B7 J( L' C8 |8 S8 w•        Current valid drivers license;
•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
, w( c% A) p& x! E9 l! }$ I•        Conflict resolution skills;
•        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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% t6 d' M+ H& FHow to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

3 s3 q) F8 _! f0 b% Z: AKristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
+ r  t: i7 [0 E7 N#256, 3210-118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
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) P* R- E9 w: M( t. KEmail:  kristi@ayp.ca
8 G% i- {. {6 K4 RFax: 780-477-2022  

+ W6 a1 F6 r, B" z7 I  XThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012