Job Title: Program Director
Department: Women’s Ministry
Reports to: Executive Director/CEO
Supervises: House Manager,PT employees, volunteers, clients
FLSA Classification: Salaried, exempt
Job Summary: The program director will work closely with the Executive Director to see that the ministry and delivery of program services to our women clients meets or exceeds the standards set by the Executive Director/CEO. This job requires leadership skills in order to build and lead a strong team of employees and volunteers, resulting in a high level of excellence in the fulfillment of our mission. The Program Director will incorporate the Haven defined core values; Identification, Information, Innovation, Integrity and Intentionality, into all aspects of this ministry position.
Religious Qualifications: Haven of Rest Ministries reserves the right under the Federal Law to hire individuals who share the Christian Faith and the ministries doctrinal beliefs.
Job qualifications are listed in each specific job description. The following personal requirements, however, are common to all positions at The Haven. We desire our ministry team to lead a careful, exemplary Christian lifestyle that is “above reproach” so that:
- Unbelievers will see, hear and respond positively to our leadership as we direct them toward the grace of Jesus Christ, and
- Believers will be encouraged, strengthened and desirous of emulating the godly character qualities they see in us.
As a valued employee of the Haven of Rest Ministries, Inc. it is a necessity that he or she:
- Be a born-again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ as expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct.
- Be a member in good standing of a recognized evangelical church.
- Have a genuine concern for the salvation of the souls and the spiritual welfare of Ministries’ clients.
- Agree with the Doctrinal Statement of the Haven of Rest Ministries, Inc.
- Abstain from the use of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcoholic beverages, prescription and non-prescription drugs.
- Have a lifestyle that is free of sexual sin (to include pornographic materials, homosexuality, adultery, premarital sex, and fornication, etc.).
- Have high standards of personal hygiene and housekeeping relative to appearance, clothing and office area.
- Have the ability to work in harmony with other Haven of Rest Ministries valued employees.
In areas of Christian liberty, we ask you to exercise discretion with the focus of being a positive, godly role model in our community. Our message is Christ, the cross and what is clear in scripture.
Education and Experience Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 5+ years local church ministry experience
- 3+ years Women’s Ministry experience
- Continuing education, seminars, conferences a plus
- Active member of The Association of Gospel Rescue Missions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.
Knowledge, Skills and Personal Characteristics
- Self-starter and able to stay on task and complete projects on time
- Organized and detailed oriented
- Calm and professional disposition, friendly and approachable personality
- Collaborate with employees/volunteers with a team spirit and can do attitude
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Google Drive Docs. etc.
- Effective time manager and able to multitask
- Ability to delegate as appropriate
- Manage easy time clock, teach and train employees in how to use ETC
- Ability to balance budget, solicit donations, and manage funds efficiently
- Obtain and utilize appropriate resources for clients
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Intentionally implement evangelism initiatives
- Clearly articulate all program parameters for Rescue, Restore and Release
- Shephard the spiritual needs of our clients by defining appropriate boundaries and parameters for classes, church services, Bible studies, mentors, etc.
- Oversee all Program curriculum in collaboration with the Executive Director
- Define parameters and protocol for all volunteers in Women’s Ministry
- Supervise volunteers that drive clients to job interviews, educational classes, work, medical appointments, etc.
- Design information channels to keep clients, staff and volunteers informed so that expectations and goals are clear and attainable
- Partner with local providers to meet basic medical and dental needs of clients
- Develop and maintain an effective process for progress tracking, appropriate disciplinary measures, and client retention.
- Compile data for monthly statistical report
- Lead and delegate to insure that WM facilities are well maintained inside and out
- Manage and update documents on Google Drive
- Simplify processes, procedures, documents, storage etc. when and where possible
- Arrange and rearrange all physical spaces at both WM houses so that the are effective and efficient
- Insure that education and work skills training goals are met
- Analyze and improve existing policies and procedures as appropriate
- Oversee transition housing rooms
Risk Management duties:
- Insure that fire and alarm system is working at all times
- Maintain good relations with first responders
- Practice Safety first
- Monitor security cameras regularly
- Innovate new ideas to achieve excellence in this area
Special event duties:
- Fall Fundraiser Banquet
- WM client promotions and graduations - plan, schedule, organize
- Visit and attend other graduations to gain new insights
- Perform other duties as needed, as they arise, as directed or self-directed
