The Program Support Coordinator is responsible for supporting our faith based transitional housing program. You will help guide women, and children by equipping families in a secure and nurturing environment to learn daily living skills, assisting with program compliance and goals. As we lead by example, you will affirm a strong walk in the Christian faith and share knowledge and ability to live and love like Jesus.
This position covers 2 - 12 hours shifts during the weekend (8am-8pm) and 1-2 nights (4pm-8pm) per week.
- Willing to acknowledge, adhere, and promote Agape’s Embrace core values.
- Proven leadership skills, preferably a minimum of at least one year of experience in a leadership role for the position.
- Strong problem solving, coaching skills required. BH background requested.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with a marginalized population which would include homeless, addicted, or prison reentry.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Coordinate activities for three family residents.
- Provide coaching, mentoring and accountability. You’re their biggest cheerleader!
- Share the ministry's Christian Core values with residents and volunteers.
- Conduct volunteers meet and greets and training.
- Ensure residents adhere to Agape’s Embrace policies.
- Ensure families maintain cleanliness in the house and home is safe.
- Assist residents with financial stability, career development, and personal and spiritual growth.
- Work with leadership to ensure program compliance, reporting and growth.
- Share and facilitate daily Christian scripture teaching, Bible study and encourage faith growth and development.
- Oversee day to day operations of house and program. Interacts daily with public and other agencies.
- Emotional safety that includes refraining from judgment, providing emotional validation, holding self and families accountable and being able to set and respect boundaries.
- Able to work independently, as well as with a team.
- Willing to have difficult conversations with Staff and Families.
- Requirements:
- Experience working in a nonprofit environment, transitional housing or group home or behavioral housing sector experience a plus.
- Microsoft Office experience a must
- Strong communication and computer skills required
- Organizational, critical thinking skills required