Women's Program Director (Residential Recovery Program)

Place of Grace envisions a Christ-centered community that empowers persons to become responsible citizens with a future and a hope. Our mission is to provide a faith-based residential recovery services to help persons break cycles of destructive behavior related to addiction, trauma, and poverty.

Job Title: Women’s Program Director

Job Status: Salary, exempt

Job Summary: The Program Director will work directly under the Executive Director and in coordination with the Peer Recovery Coach and Wellness Director to ensure the residents served are receiving effective, Christ-centered programming and services.

Essential Job Duties:

• Ensure sufficient support for residents and volunteers

o Implement the monthly program schedule.

o Facilitate groups and other programming in coordination with the Executive Director.

o Assist residents in developing and achieving short- and long-term goals by providing evidence-based case management.

o Ensure residents develop and maintain a personal Relapse Prevention Plan.

o Ensure clients’ needs are addressed (e.g. medical, clothing, food, etc.) and make referrals as needed to other services.

o Stay up to date and informed about services and opportunities available in our community, and connect residents with these resources to help them successfully transition back into the community.

o Ensure residents have effective peer recovery support.

o Coordinate with mentors and facilitate meetings between mentors and residents.

• Oversee aftercare support to Place of Grace graduates.

o Coordinate with Peer Recovery Coach to ensure that regular support, communication, and crisis intervention is available to graduates.

o Assist with planning gatherings/events on at least a quarterly basis for graduates to assist graduates with maintaining meaningful, supportive connections.

o Maintain an updated contact list for graduates and provide a monthly report to the Board of Directors on graduate status.

Provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, residents, and volunteers.

o Manage resident intakes and provide an overall orientation to services in coordination with the Wellness Director.

o Report to Executive Director about illegal or unsafe activity that takes place in the home.

o Collaborate with the Executive Director to make changes to Resident Handbook as necessary.

o Practice accountability and ensure residents of the program are following House Expectations.

o Facilitate house meetings in coordination with the Peer Recovery Coach.

o Oversee resident schedules, including tracking/reporting work hours, meeting confirmations, etc.

o Serve as a mediator between residents and employees or other residents in order to maintain open communication and harmony in the home.

o Administer substance screens as needed and treat results therapeutically

o Respect resident confidentiality.

o Be sensitive to cultural diversity and respectful of residents.

o Maintain resident files in coordination with the Office Manager.

Communicate with the public and agencies that serve common clientele

o Handle communication with individuals calling to inquire about services

o Assure that releases of information are signed for all agencies involved with each client

o Communicate regularly with agencies involved with each client

o Obtain Recovery Works referrals for qualifying residents.

o Complete monthly reports, final reports, and termination reports for residents and provide them to other agencies as necessary.

• Fill shifts in house as necessary and participate in weekend on-call rotation.

• Additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Education/Experience Qualification: Minimum requirements include: Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years experience in substance use field, including experience in group facilitation and case management. Master's Degree is strongly preferred. Individuals pursuing a Master's degree in social work or counseling are encouraged to apply.

Preferred requirements include: College degree in social work, psychology, or counseling. 4 years of experience in the mental health/substance use field and 2 years of supervisory experience. Must be either have or be able to obtain licensure as a behavioral health/substance abuse clinician. Must have a current driver’s license, access to a vehicle and personal automobile insurance.

Individuals with lived experience ( substance abuse) and/or criminal history are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be a professing Christian who is mature in their faith, while also being open to spiritual growth.

• Must be a humble individual who is willing to put the success of the team before their own.

• Must be a passionate and energetic individual who is willing to take on new challenges.

• Must work well with others, even in difficult situations and with a diverse group of people.

• Must be willing to be vulnerable with their teammates and encourage an environment of trust.

• Must be willing to take appropriate risks and learn from failure. Must be willing to give grace to others when they fail.

• Must be willing to increase their knowledge of addictions, incarceration, and services available in the community.

• Must represent the organization well in their personal and professional life, including through social media.

• Must reflect personal integrity in attitude and behavior towards clients, volunteers, and others.

• Must be sensitive to cultural diversity of residents.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $38,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 4 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Huntington, IN 46750 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntington, IN 46750: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000