Eden Program Director

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

The mission of Eden House is to offer hope and healing to women who have suffered from commercial sexual exploitation and to provide them with tools and resources to begin a new life. We are looking for people who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others, who love God, have a vibrant personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ, and are passionate about loving His people.

The Program Director provides leadership, oversight, and program supervision for Eden House staff and participants. The PD is responsible for high quality program design and works to provide implementation, evaluation, and effectiveness of EH programming. This position requires someone who has the gift of leadership, enjoys cultivating others and their gifts, and is adept in clinical approaches to trauma-informed care. This role consistently measures the effectiveness of the program, makes changes as needed, and ensures the program and staff adheres to the approach to care EH holds.

The Program Director reports to the Executive Director.

• Programmatic
  • Ensures ongoing programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of practices, systems and procedures, including but not limited to:
    Trauma-informed practices, Strength-based care, Health and safety
  • Leads the on-going strategic planning and implementation of the program
  • Evaluates program effectiveness through appropriate assessments and measurement tools
  • Manages interventions for policy and procedure ruptures with participants and the Program Advocate as needed
  • Partners with other organizations to develop strategies and provide services that supplement Eden House’s program and services
  • Oversees and manages the intake process and onboarding of new participants
  • Seeks consultation and collaboration with outside clinical partners
  • Manages the leadership team within the Reside Program:
    Program Advocate, Lead Shift Supervisor, Shift Supervisors and PRNs
• Leadership
  • Provides on-going training on the strength-based approach and trauma-informed care practices
  • Participates in recruiting and interviewing qualified staff and oversees staff on-boarding
  • Leads and develops Shift Supervisors by providing regular coaching and clinical supervision
  • Creates a healthy, safe and God-honoring environment and culture for participants and staff
  • Serves as an example to participants and staff by:
    Cultivating an atmosphere of mutual respect through words and behavior, Modeling a healthy lifestyle in the body, soul, and spirit, Providing direction and encouragement to participants, Practicing healthy boundaries, Maintains a teachable and flexible attitude
  • Ensures that programs and services reflect the goals and priorities of Eden House
• Administrative
  • Works with the Executive Director to manage the program’s budget and monitors monthly expenses and cash flow
  • Schedules staff coverage for 24/7 care of the program and approves/denies time off requests
  • Coordinates assigned volunteers on a weekly basis
  • Oversees maintenance of the physical facility

• A personal and saving relationship with Jesus Christ
• A Master’s Degree in social work (MSW) or a related field such as psychology or sociology, and at least five years’ experience in the field of behavioral health with experience in residential care
• Extensive experience in therapy and/or case management
• Training in the following areas is strongly desirable: substance abuse, trauma, PTSD, and Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs of Addiction Counselor (CAADC)
• Effective working in diverse settings with people across all socio-economic spectrums and a wide variety of personalities and…