Miracle Hill Ministries is South Carolina's largest and most comprehensive provider of homeless services. At our core, we exist to serve people experiencing homelessness-physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We share the Good News of Jesus with them as they move toward independence, stability, and healthy relationships.
Summary / Purpose of Position:
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Adult Ministries, the Director is responsible for providing overall leadership to the transition staff and guests at Miracle Hill Transition Homes and directs day-to-day administration and operations for all Transition.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Have a willingness to share the good news of Jesus Christ, give a personal testimony and pray with/for those served by the ministry
- Shepherds, leads, and develops the transition staff
- Supports staff spiritual and professional growth through counseling, discipling, and assisting with developmental opportunities
- Evaluates transition key performance indicators and outcome measures to identify and implement effective adjustments to the program
- Works to achieve any program objectives outlined in the AM Strategic Plan
- Ensure staff identifies maintenance issues in Upkeep in a timely manner
- Conducts weekly staff meetings
- Collaborates with staff to implement programs that support the well-being of guests
- Works to establish guest community within the transitional program
- Coordinates with facility directors to:
- Appraise them of transition capacity in order to plan for transition demands
- Coordinate scheduled movement of guests from facilities to transition
- Understand guest issues prior to moving to transition
- Obtain support from the facility Director to assist with guest issues if necessary
- Provide staff coverage for the safety of guests
- Ensures staff and guests understand transitional guidelines
- Understands and operates within the annual budget for transitional housing
- MH Ministry lead to understand housing opportunities for guests in various situations (elderly, veterans, disabilities, etc.)
- Identifies, establishes, and maintains affordable housing partnerships
- Ensures Transition staff maintains good communication with other AM facility staff
- Ensures volunteers are appropriately assessed through the volunteer coordinator
- Maintains an effective aftercare program for guests to ascertain needs and help measure and enhance the effectiveness of AM programs
- Willingness to work some weekends and second shift hours as required
- Other duties as assigned by the VPAM
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervision of Transition staff
- Supervision of Ministry Trainees assigned to transition.
- Supervision of Volunteers supporting transition housing.
Qualifications:
- Education or equivalent experience: A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, A Master's degree is preferred.
- Years of experience: 3-5 years in a related field; some counseling/case management experience preferred
- Specialized training required: Knowledge of homelessness and addictions
- Mental health training and/or experience in professional mental health fields is preferred
- Specialized training helpful: ministry, public or business administration, social science, case management, addictions, problem solving, and decision making
- Possess good oral and written communication skills, problem-solving, leadership and decision-making skills
- Possess the ability to speak the truth in love while accurately interpreting communication in relationship.
- Willingness for AACC credentialing
- Other: If applicant is in recovery, a minimum of 7 years clean and sober is required for eligibility.
Religious:
- As an evangelical Christian ministry, Miracle Hill values its rights under federal law to hire individuals who share the Christian faith and the ministry's doctrinal beliefs.
- To be considered for employment, ALL APPLICANTS MUST read and agree with our Doctrinal Statement and Employment Qualifications (scroll down on page to see qualifications).