Residential Program Manager - Ministries

Residential Program Manager - Life House Ministries Background

Life House Ministries (LHM) is a 501(c)3 Christian nonprofit committed to ending the cycle of homelessness and abuse in women and children through transitional housing, education, counseling and resources. Our mission is through education and empowerment, to equip single moms to raise healthy children, overcome financial hardship and heal from past trauma.

In addition to offering support services to single moms and their children, we manage a Group Maternity Home for 4‑5 pregnant women ages 18‑32, willing to enroll in a personal development program, at no cost to residents. Newborn infants are able to reside in the home for up to 6 months.

The Program Manager (PM) lives on site and will oversee day‑to‑day operations, daily schedules, and the provision of support services to each resident. This role will ensure that the home provides a safe, nurturing and supportive environment that promotes the health, well‑being and personal growth of the residents and their infants. Additional staff and volunteers will provide support during most weekend and daytime hours.

The Program Manager has built‑in respite and flexibility – allowing for regular time off or even the ability to maintain additional PT employment. The number of administrative hours required for this position are estimated at 50 hours per month. In addition to paid salary for administrative hours, the position offers paid room and board with a Fair Market Value estimated at $3,500 / month.

Employment contract duration is 12 months.

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, reviews applications and schedules appointments with prospective residents. Participates and offers assistance during interviews, evaluation, and final determination.
• Help coordinate aspects of intake and assessment with prospective residents and staff, including eligibility determination and a 4‑week resident orientation.
• Coordinates to bring a resident into the program and facilitates the orientation.

• Assists the Executive Director to implement and evaluate program goals and services to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each resident.
• Establish daily routines with residents, including but not limited to chore charts and meal preparation schedules.
• Reviews resident budget plan and Family Action Plan that are completed by the Case Manager. Makes recommendations for adjustments, as needed.
• Ensures the home is well‑maintained, safe, and a healthy living environment for all residents, and reports necessary repairs to ED.
• Ensures the home is well‑stocked with food and household goods. Coordinates with food banks, diaper distributions, and volunteers donating goods.
• Provides assistance to the ED to track and record all demographic information, monitor outcomes and progress. Assists ED to prepare annual reports for the board, stakeholders, or foundations for grant purposes.

• Guides and advises Volunteer Mentors, Class Instructors, Home Repair Handyman, and Volunteer “House Moms” on‑site during their volunteer shift.
• If time allows, coordinates volunteer group projects including, but not limited to, decorating a bedroom, preparing for holiday parties and special events in the home, hosting meals or teaching a cooking class, planting a vegetable garden, teaching a craft or hobby, and organizing living spaces in the home.

• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to empowering mothers as they step into a new season of life.
• Enjoys creating an environment that is both supportive and well‑structured.
• Finds fulfillment in guiding others as they grow in practical life and personal skills.
• Communicates with compassion, clarity and professionalism.
• Approaches challenges with patience, flexibility and a solution‑focused mindset.
• Shows strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain healthy boundaries.

• Minimum two years of providing services to at‑risk and culturally diverse populations.
• Education in social work, counseling, or related social‑services…