Residential Program Manager - Life House 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.

DESCRIPTION

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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Intake and Assessment Assistance

·       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.

2.     Administration

·       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.

·       Ensure the home is well-maintained, safe, and a healthy living environment for all residents, and report necessary repairs to ED.

·       Ensure the home is well-stocked with food and household goods. Coordinate 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. 

3.     Volunteer Administration

·       Guide and advise Volunteer Mentors, Class Instructors, Home Repair Handyman, and Volunteer “House Moms” on-site during their volunteer shift.

·       If time allows, coordinate volunteer group projects including but not limited to, decorating a bedroom, preparing for holiday parties and specials 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.

DESIRED PERSONAL TRAITS

·       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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

·       Minimum two years of providing services to at-risk and culturally diverse populations.

·       Education in social work, counseling, or related social-services field; or a combination of education, volunteer service, training, or work experience which indicates the ability to perform essential functions of the position.

·       Computer skills: Microsoft Office, as well as E-mail, Internet and eCalendar App navigation.

·       Valid Washington State driver’s license.

·       Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing will be required.

·      Only qualified applicants, with a desire to live on site (and possibly work for another employer either remotely or off-site) need apply. When submitting a resume and cover letter, please describe one's current living situation, additional employment one wishes to maintain while living in the home (if any), and one's ability to live on-site in Marysville, WA as early as January of 2026. Please include that information for the application to be considered. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Life House Ministries believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. LHM shall employ qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the job description. It is LHM’s policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to any employee’s race, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

As a religious organization, LHM is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employment on the basis of religion, per Title VII, Section 702-703, vs. Civil Rights Act of 1964. LHM believes the effectiveness of accomplishing its mission is directly related to the depth and sincerity of commitment to Jesus Christ demonstrated by each employee. Therefore, each employee must be committed to the pursuit of a lifestyle consistent with the mission of LHM, compatible with Biblical standards of morality, and reflecting the message, mission, and character of Jesus.

To apply, please submit a resume, and cover letter describing current living situation and employment info, and a statement about how one wish to serve new moms and infants