Residential Program Manager - Life House Ministries

Job Description

Job Description

Residential Program Manager - Life House Ministries

BACKGROUND

Life House Ministries (LHM) is a 501(c)3 Christian nonprofit committed to ending the cycle of homelessness and abuse in women and children through transitional housing, education, counseling and resources. Our mission is through education and empowerment, to equip single moms to raise healthy children, overcome financial hardship and heal from past trauma.

In addition to offering support services to single moms and their children, we manage a Group Maternity Home for 4-5 pregnant women ages 18-32, willing to enroll in a personal development program, at no cost to residents. Newborn infants are able to reside in the home for up to 6 months.

DESCRIPTION

The Program Manager (PM) lives on site and will oversee day-to-day operations, daily schedules, and the provision of support services to each resident. This role will ensure that the home provides a safe, nurturing and supportive environment that promotes the health, well-being and personal growth of the residents and their infants. Additional Staff and Volunteers will provide support during most weekend and daytime hours. The Program Manager has built-in respite and flexibility – allowing for regular time off or even the ability to maintain additional PT employment. The number of administrative hours required for this position are estimated at 50 hours PER MONTH. In addition to paid salary for administrative hours, the position offers paid room and board with a Fair Market Value estimated at $3,500 / month. Employment Contract duration is 12 months.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Intake and Assessment Assistance

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, reviews applications and schedules appointments with prospective residents. Participates and offers assistance during interviews, evaluation, and final determination.
• Help coordinate aspects of intake and assessment with prospective residents and staff. Including eligibility determination and a 4-week resident orientation.
• Coordinates to bring a resident into the program and facilitates the orientation.

2. Administration

3. Volunteer Administration

DESIRED PERSONAL TRAITS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Life House Ministries believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. LHM shall employ qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the job description. It is LHM’s policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to any employee’s race, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

As a religious organization, LHM is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employment on the basis of religion, per Title VII, Section 702-703, vs. Civil Rights Act of 1964. LHM believes the effectiveness of accomplishing its mission is directly related to the depth and sincerity of commitment to Jesus Christ demonstrated by each employee. Therefore, each employee must be committed to the pursuit of a lifestyle consistent with the mission of LHM, compatible with Biblical standards of morality, and reflecting the message, mission, and character of Jesus.

To apply, please submit a resume, and cover letter describing current living situation and employment info, and a statement about how one wish to serve new moms and infants