Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project
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Job Purpose:
8 T, U2 ^" U& f& _+ l7 ?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.
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2 ]8 M* L. r! F. ?. V4 Q9 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)

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
•        Working together with the Executive Director to solidify new funding opportunities and write funding reports as needed;
0 n5 _. G- ~" e4 e3 k•        Supporting in the overall development of programs and activities that benefit our community and our children;
5 S1 |1 b1 I! R1 ?( u- P•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
•        Risk Management and succession planning;

Program Duties and Responsibilities include:  
8 T  u1 t2 b& j& Q  C•        Maintaining comprehensive and objective contact notes related to child or conversations with others about child;
+ C  W3 L! Z: [2 d1 ]; c•        Maintaining confidentiality related to all participant information;
5 Y# h7 a# Y9 x( E•        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
& g/ h$ n8 d/ r( D- T•        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;
•        Building and maintaining positive relationships with children in groups;
0 U) C; K# u) ^$ G: j* @) k•        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;
•        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;
7 X5 |" d. [- n$ {: S( P: A•        The abilities to multi-task, creatively problem solve, communicate effectively, foster teamwork, and build relationships are critical.
; o% k& z: a$ u' v) F•        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;
4 F' i- g* U9 \+ [3 @•        Current valid drivers license;
- o, n" B1 S- |( {" L. b$ h•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
/ c! s* y/ d- x" N/ Z( n8 Z•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
3 l7 X2 H" n- t* x•        Committed and passionate about children;
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8 M7 A3 K* E$ j0 ^Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
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6 b! d4 q2 [9 o; v3 UHow to Apply:
, m! X. S: c* ^7 q* oSubmit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

# L0 E4 d5 J9 _3 X) O7 _Kristi 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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& O9 [- ~! v6 ]' oThe closing date for this position is Wednesday April 25, 2012