Program Manager

Benefits

Benefits: Competitive Salary, 401(k), Health Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off

At Shepherd’s House Ministries, we believe in meeting people exactly where they are—with compassion, dignity, and grace. We offer food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, and supportive programs for individuals facing life-controlling challenges. Our mission is to break cycles of pain by healing hearts and transforming lives.

We create grace-filled environments where every person is welcomed, valued, and encouraged to pursue meaningful life change at their own pace. Through supportive services, innovative programs, and a deeply caring team, we walk alongside each individual on their journey—reflecting the transformative love of God in all we do.

This position has a BFOQ to be faith aligned.

We are seeking a passionate and mission-driven Women and Children s Center - Program Manager to help expand the impact of Shepherd’s House Ministries at our Women and Children s Center
location and advance this life-changing work.

This position is responsible for providing a Christ-centered, safe, structured, grace-filled and transformational long-term recovery program where residents grow, heal, and transform spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Staff operate at high health and alignment, and all program systems, schedules, finances, and activities run with excellence, integrity, and accountability.

• Shall strive for and embody honesty, compassion, forgiveness, mercy, gentleness, hospitality of spirit, and the deep love of Jesus in word and deed, leading with humility, compassion, and self-awareness.
• Will work towards having a teachable spirit and a willingness to learn.
• Collaborate in partnership with leadership, advisors and coworkers to contribute to and carry out the Women and Children s Center team’s strategy and goals.

• Lead and model a Christ-centered, faith-based residential recovery program aligned with the organization’s mission.
• Provide spiritual leadership and oversight of recovery programming, curriculum, discipleship, and special events.
• Supervise, coach, and hold staff accountable through scheduling, performance management, and team leadership.
• Oversee resident care, safety, sobriety, crisis response, discipline, and restorative processes.
• Ensure program compliance, documentation, HIPAA standards, and accurate reporting.
• Manage facilities, operations, drug testing, logistics, and daily program schedules.
• Oversee budgets, expenditures, donations, and ethical financial stewardship.
• Collaborate with medical, mental health, churches, volunteers, and community partners.
• Represent the program with professionalism, humility, and grace.
• Pursue ongoing spiritual, professional, and leadership development.
• Compliance with SHM’s Employee Handbook and organizational policies.
• Attends all
  -staff meetings and trainings

• Bachelor’s in Ministry, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years in recovery programming, residential care, or nonprofit leadership
• Experience in staff supervision required
• Experience in financial stewardship and budget oversight preferred
• Training in trauma-informed care, recovery methods, biblical counseling, or similar methodologies strongly valued

• Ability to remain flexible and adapt well.
• Work well in a team environment and be able to accept input as well as supervisory guidance.
• Able and willing to interact with shelter guests in a compassionate and respectful manner.
• Knowledgeable and empathetic to the needs of the poor and suffering.
• Able to maintain a positive, professional, Christ-like manner with all donors, staff, guests, and volunteers.

• Ability to remain calm and responsive during crises or emotionally intense situations.
• Ability to work in a residential recovery environment and maintain effectiveness amid emotional or behavioral stressors.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally as required for program needs.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a residential facility for extended periods, including stairs and…