EXECUTIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR POSITION SUMMARY:
The Executive Program Director of Hope Gardens will establish, coordinate, and maintain a Christ centered life transformational ministry. The intent of this 2-3 residential program is to offer a safe environment where single mothers experiencing homelessness can find deep restorative transformation that leads to sustainable independence. The Executive Program Director will offer cooperation and coordination under the direct supervision of the VP of Programs. They will direct and oversee the vision and implementation of URM’s holistic approach to transformation which includes: the spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, and educational pieces of the human condition. They will make sure that guests and their children are given a safe family environment that uses all resources available to help our guests move forward into health and wholeness.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR CORE WORK PRINCIPLE:
Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead with a Christ centered approach as dictated from the Bible.
- Adept at crisis management and trauma informed care.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with spirit-led convictions.
- Establish and maintain a program structure where guests develop healthy skills in each of the following areas: spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical.
- Help establish classes, workshops, church partnerships, mentors, mental health interns, job readiness etc.
- Strong biblical leadership to the onsite staff including Case Managers, Program Assistants, Chaplains, Mental Health Interns, and youth staff.
- Establish teamwork and coordination of information, meet with all program department leads as needed.
- Ensure staff is working with accountability, with focus, and honor as unto the Lord. The ministry’s focus will be to empower staff so that they may help bring deep restoration to guests. This will also include our Sequoia Case Manager, who provides care for senior ladies 55+.
- Coordinate and establish positive connections with the public, bringing volunteers and church leaders into partnership with the ministry of Hope Gardens.
- Develop and maintain the annual program budget.
- Conduct other tasks and projects, as assigned by the VP of Programs.
- Commitment to URM (Union Rescue Mission) mission, vision, and core values.
- Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Manual dexterity for occasional reaching and lifting small objects, and operating office equipment, required.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR WORK ENVIRONMENT:
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.
- The office is clean, orderly, properly lit, and ventilated.
- Noise levels are considered low to moderate.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
- Program Manager(s), Program Administrator, Sequoia Case Manager, Lead Chaplain.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Master's Degree preferred in a social work and/or a ministry related field.
- A minimum of three to five years progressively responsible, related experience working with people experiencing challenging life circumstances.
- Spanish speaking is not required but encouraged.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Experience working/interfacing with senior executives & low-income individuals.
- Excellent problem-solving, planning, follow through, organizing, and supervisory/leadership skills.
- Basic computer skills: able to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.
- Ability to bring order into a critical situation or crisis.
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