Calvary House Director

Calvary Chapel•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Calvary House Director leads the Calvary House ministry, which supports men affected by addiction through encouragement, counseling, discipleship, and the hope of freedom through Jesus Christ. The Director develops the ministry’s vision and plans for program growth, expansion, internal processes, outreach, and volunteer opportunities. This role requires spiritual leadership and continued growth in biblical knowledge and its practical application for staff and residents. The Director selects, trains, leads, and disciples staff and interns; counsels residents and their families; and develops a sustainable transition process for graduating residents. The role collaborates with church support staff, mental health counselors, program facilitators, ministry partners, and other organizations to support residents’ goals, job placement, discipleship, and successful transitions. The Director also organizes volunteer opportunities, manages the Calvary House budget and expenditures, and attends staff and department meetings and major campus events. This is a full-time, 45-hour-per-week, salaried exempt position in Fort Lauderdale. Evening or weekend work may be required for special events, projects, or emergencies. The role may involve bending, prolonged standing, and lifting, pulling, pushing, or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High level of experience working in addiction.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft and Google programs for producing reports and presentations.
Ability to project manage, organize, prioritize, and multitask.
Gift of discernment and ability to communicate areas of concern in someone’s life effectively.
Strong understanding of God’s Word and the gospel message.
Experience in one-on-one counseling, addiction counseling, crisis counseling, and marital counseling using a biblical foundation.
Passion for people affected by addiction.
Ability to counsel and encourage others using God’s Word.
Ability to lead and delegate responsibilities appropriately.
Spiritual leadership and continued pursuit of growth, development, and biblical knowledge, including practical application for staff and residents.
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends for special events or emergencies.
Ability to bend or stand for prolonged periods and lift, pull, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to attend all staff and department meetings and serve at major campus events.
Commitment to the church’s stated staff values, including personal devotion, prayer, worship, Sabbath, family priorities, compassion, accountability, stewardship, and living above reproach.

Nice To Haves

Active enjoyment of team outings such as paintball, fishing, bowling, and going to the gym.
Enjoyment of the outdoors and camping.
Passion for teaching God’s Word.
Passion for discipling men and families.

Responsibilities

Provide vision and create plans for the overall ministry, including program growth and expansion, internal processes and procedures, outreach, and volunteer opportunities.
Select, train, lead, and disciple staff and interns.
Counsel residents and their families to restore and strengthen relationships.
Create a sustainable process for the successful transition of graduating residents.
Work with church support staff to determine residents’ job placement and discipleship.
Meet regularly with Calvary House staff and ministry partners, including mental health counselors and program facilitators, to evaluate residents’ growth, determine individual goals, and create action plans.
Organize opportunities for residents to volunteer at the church, in the community, and on the mission field.
Manage the Calvary House budget and expenditures.
Build, maintain, and foster collaborative relationships with other organizations, including residential ministries and rehabilitation centers.
Attend staff meetings, department meetings, and major campus events, and serve with a willing heart.