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Women's Center Program Director

Adult & Teen Challenge

  • Hayden, Alabama
  • 13 days ago

    Highlights

    This position is responsible for helping create and maintain a Christ-centered, safe, structured, compassionate, and accountable environment in which women can experience spiritual growth, freedom. • Previous leadership experience in Adult & Teen Challenge or another residential recovery, discipleship, ministry, behavioral health, social services, or related environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHayden, Alabama
    Websitewww.teenchallengeusa.org

    Description

    ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE ALABAMA
    Position:  Women’s Center Program Director
    Department:  Women’s Residential Program Center – Hayden AL
    Reports To:  Executive Leadership
    Classification: Salary Exempt / Full-Time
    Supervises:  Program Staff, Interns, and/or Volunteers as assigned

    POSITION SUMMARY
    The Women’s Center Program Director provides leadership and oversight for the daily operation of the Adult
    & Teen Challenge Alabama Women’s residential recovery and Christian discipleship program.
    This position is responsible for helping create and maintain a Christ-centered, safe, structured,
    compassionate, and accountable environment in which women can experience spiritual growth, freedom
    from life-controlling problems, restoration of relationships, development of healthy life skills, and
    preparation for successful transition back into their families, churches, workplaces, and communities.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    1. CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP & DISCIPLESHIP
    • Model a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and demonstrate biblical character, integrity,
    humility, compassion, and accountability.
    • Promote a Christ-centered culture throughout the Women’s Center.
    • Help students understand that lasting transformation involves more than abstinence from substances
    and destructive behaviors; it involves spiritual transformation, renewed thinking, healthy relationships,
    personal responsibility, and becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.
    • Help staff approach discipline and accountability as opportunities for discipleship rather than simply
    rule enforcement, protecting the spiritual culture and identity of Adult & Teen Challenge Alabama.

    2. PROGRAM OVERSIGHT
    • Oversee the daily implementation of the Women’s Center residential program.
    • Establish schedules, curriculum, classes, chapel services, work assignments, recreation, mentoring,
    and ensure that other program activities are carried out consistently.
    • Maintain appropriate structure, accountability, consistency, and order throughout the residential
    environment.
    • Participate in student evaluations, phase advancement decisions, disciplinary decisions, restoration
    plans, and transition planning.
    • Ensure program expectations are communicated clearly and administered fairly and consistently.
    • Assist leadership in evaluating and improving program effectiveness.

    3. STAFF LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
    • Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, coaching, and accountability to assigned program staff.
    • Help establish clear expectations for staff performance, communication, professionalism,
    boundaries, and ministry conduct.
    • Conduct or participate in regular staff meetings.
    • Provide ongoing coaching and development to help staff become effective disciplers and ministry
    leaders.
    • Encourage healthy teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, and mutual respect among staff.
    • Address staff performance or conduct concerns promptly and appropriately.
    • Help maintain appropriate staff-to-student boundaries and ethical ministry practices.
    • Participate in staff scheduling and coverage as assigned.

    4. SAFETY, STRUCTURE & CRISIS RESPONSE
    • Help maintain a physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe residential environment.
    • Ensure staff and students understand and follow safety procedures and program policies.
    • Respond appropriately to behavioral incidents, conflicts, medical concerns, emergencies, relapse
    concerns, unauthorized departures, and other crisis situations.
    • Immediately report serious incidents according to organizational policy.
    • Maintain appropriate confidentiality while recognizing situations requiring leadership notification or
    mandatory reporting.
    • Participate in emergency preparedness, drills, and safety procedures.

    5. DOCUMENTATION & ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Ensure student records, progress notes, incident reports, evaluations, phase documentation, and
    other required program records are completed accurately and on time.
    • Maintain confidentiality of student information.
    • Review program documentation for completeness and accuracy.
    • Assist with program reports, statistics, schedules, and administrative requirements.
    • Communicate important information between shifts and departments.
    • Hold leadership meetings and provide appropriate updates regarding program operations and student
    progress.

    Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS - Required
    • Demonstrated personal commitment to Jesus Christ and agreement with the Christian mission and
    values of Adult & Teen Challenge Alabama.
    • Ability to provide leadership within a faith-based residential recovery and discipleship environment.
    • Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills.
    • Ability to maintain healthy professional and ministry boundaries.
    • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
    • Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during difficult or crisis situations.
    • Willingness to work flexible hours when program needs require leadership involvement.

    Qualifications - Preferred
    • Previous leadership experience in Adult & Teen Challenge or another residential recovery, discipleship,
    ministry, behavioral health, social services, or related environment.
    • Experience working with women affected by substance use, trauma, family dysfunction, life-controlling
    problems, or significant life transitions.
    • Experience supervising employees, volunteers, interns, or ministry teams.
    • College education or ministry training in a related field is beneficial but may be substituted with
    significant relevant ministry and leadership experience.

    PHYSICAL & SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS
    The position may require:
    • Extended periods of standing, walking, and interacting throughout a residential facility.
    • Occasional lifting or movement of supplies and program materials.
    • Participation in activities, meetings, chapel services, special events, and community functions.
    • Flexibility to respond to urgent program situations outside normal working hours when necessary.
    • Periodic evening, weekend, or holiday responsibilities based on ministry needs.

    Benefits

    BCBS Medical and Dental Benefits - Employer Paid Premiums in Full
    Paid Vacation / Holidays / Sick Leave



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