VP of Recovery Residential Support Services

City Gospel Mission has served under-resourced individuals and families in the Greater Cincinnati region for more than a century. We provide transformational programs focused on food & shelter, recovery support, employment assistance, and youth programs and services that enable long-term life change for participants. We partner with donors, volunteers, churches and the community at large to provide restoration and lasting hope.

As part of our continued growth and regional collaboration, Hope House Mission in Middletown, Ohio will fully merge with City Gospel Mission on January 1, 2027. This integration will expand our ability to serve the Northern Cincinnati and Mid-Miami Valley communities.

The VP of Recovery Residential Support Services will lead and manage a Christ-centered program that provides residential recovery support, life skills development, and spiritual formation for adults recovering from substance use disorder or other besetting behaviors. He/she will provide program oversight, strategic leadership, ensure regulatory compliance and financial sustainability. This leader will manage employees and volunteers, cultivate community and church partnerships, and model Christian values through program delivery.

The VP of Recovery Residential Support Services’ responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement the organization’s short- and long-term strategic plans so they are aligned with its Christian mission and values.
• Lead growth, program development, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary public representative and spokesperson to churches, funders, referral partners, and the community.

• Oversee design, delivery and evaluation of recovery programming: case management/life coaching, relapse prevention, life-skills training, employment support, and spiritual discipleship.
• Ensure programs follow evidence-based recovery practices while integrating biblical teaching and pastoral care.
• Develop and maintain resident intake, assessment, individualized care plans, and discharge planning.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate employees and volunteer teams (house managers, counselors, caseworkers, outreach coordinators, etc.) Work with the HR team on the hire process.
• Provide spiritual leadership and training for employees and volunteers in trauma-informed care and Christian discipleship practices.
• Utilize clear policies, performance standards and employee development pathways.

• Oversee day-to-day operations: resident safety, house maintenance (with support from facilities team), transportation, procurement, and recordkeeping.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, licensing requirements, and funding contract obligations.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and ensure a safe, respectful environment.
• Help to prepare and manage the annual budget; monitor and manage expenses.
• Work with Development to execute the fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, grant proposals, church partnerships, events, and reporting to funders.

• Build and maintain referral relationships with treatment centers, courts, churches, employers, and social services.
• Coordinate volunteer and mentorship programs with local churches and faith-based organizations.
• Advocate for residents’ needs in the community.
• Foster a Christ-centered culture through prayer, Bible studies, chapel services, and mentoring.
• Provide mentoring and support or coordinate pastoral counseling and spiritual resources for residents.
• Ensure the recovery environment reflects the organization’s Christian doctrine and values.

• Work collaboratively as part of the CGM Leadership Team to achieve organizational goals. Complete all reports, assignments and miscellaneous tasks as requested by the President and/or Board of City Gospel Mission.
• Pray regularly for participants, employees, volunteers, at CGM and HHM. We value the power of prayer and encourage employees to pray. Spiritual growth is encouraged, but not forced on residents. We believe praying for our clients has a positive impact on participants, employees,…