EXECUTIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Union Rescue Mission•Los Angeles, CA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Emergency Services. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a field related to social services, such as Ministry, Psychology, or Sociology or equivalent relevant professional experience, required.
Minimum of five years working with people experiencing challenging life circumstances.
Minimum of five years of successful management and implementation of homeless programs in the non-profit, government, or private sector.
Minimum of five years’ experience in a leadership capacity as a supervisor, manager or director.
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.

Responsibilities

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 Emergency Services.
Commitment to URM (Union Rescue Mission) mission, vision, and core values.
Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.