Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

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Job Title:        Program Manager Abbottsfield Youth Project

/ \9 D. R# P9 ]- oJob 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.
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& u& z6 i" c1 p2 Q9 bThis 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)

0 v7 e$ C4 w- U& V3 d! `+ aAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities include:
& \! y# L; R( f•        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;
1 t1 x4 D. J/ r•        Maintaining and evaluating program outcomes;
4 f3 j6 S' u' h7 Q0 Y' G+ p; F•        Spearheading the further develop our social enterprise;
, D! S* t8 K" n•        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;
% x  `$ d" k8 y0 I•        Liaising and/or advocate with school personnel, parent/guardian, and child, as required;
3 X0 m: L. K; U' [& O/ B" Z  v: G•        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;
•        Meeting with participants on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve success with their goals;
2 G: P$ C! o+ j+ O* k•        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:
•        Degree in communications, human services or related field;
•        Extensive knowledge of the not for profit or voluntary sector;
+ e+ ]3 J" U" D) C•        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;
( m( T4 P  }) M0 J  n. N7 A+ V•        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;
•        Clear CYIM, Security Clearance, and Driver’s Abstract;
•        Current valid drivers license;
. ~1 |" _3 ]& G•        Knowledge of and comfort with the implementation of behavioural intervention strategies;
•        Conflict resolution skills;
$ t9 Y+ t, y$ k•        Clear understanding of professional boundaries;
! `* R. p3 [# c•        Committed and passionate about children;
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  f6 l7 |5 q. g1 r& O. I4 [9 z4 gSalary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.


How to Apply:
Submit your resume by mail, email or fax to:

Kristi Beckett, Executive Director, Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP) Society
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Edmonton, AB
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- \" a0 ?$ ?2 \  L1 l. u, |1 @" 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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