Program Manager (Two year term with possibility of extension)Anticipated start date: January 5, 2009) The Program Manager will oversee the delivery of the Stages of Change Work Readiness Assessment and Development for Persons with Disabilities Project. Responsibilities will include personnel management, participant recruitment, project promotion, report writing, and financial management. The program manager will coordinate the activities of the project to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of services delivered to project participants and the achievement of measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated team leadership skills, experience in human resource management, and above average interpersonal skills. Project management experience in a social service field would be considered an asset. In addition, applicants must have demonstrated financial management skills and superior networking abilities. Knowledge of the Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing is desired. Experience in the employment development field or in case management for persons with a disability would be an asset. Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent in experience is required.

Please state salary expectations in cover letter and either fax your information to (204) 925-3499 or email (colleenp@ofe.ca) to the attention of Colleen Penner, Director of Programming. Full position descriptions are available upon request at jackiem@ofe.ca.

Successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal records check prior to employment. Deadline for applications is December 12, 2008. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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