What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eden House Program Director position at First Naples Church?
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
Overview of Eden House
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.
Position Overview – Program Director
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.
Job Responsibilities:
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
Experience and Qualifications
-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 roles (staff, residents, local agencies, etc.)
-Experience with leading volunteers and volunteer training
-Strong oral/written communication skills and listening abilities
-Well-developed ability to engage others in building relationships, sustaining momentum, and
inspiring people to get involved in anti-human trafficking work
-Proven capacity to maintain patience/tolerance and tact/diplomacy in high-pressure situations
-High level of integrity and strong ethical values; expected to maintain the highest standards of
confidentiality with all records, including organizational and individual information
-Member or regular attender of a Bible-believing church
Eden House is a ministry of First Naples Church. Eden House employees must comply with the
First Naples Church employment guidelines, including the Statement of Faith. Employees are not
required to be members of First Naples Church, but must be affiliated and in good standing with
a local church
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.
Position Overview – Program Director
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.
Job Responsibilities:
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
Experience and Qualifications
-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 roles (staff, residents, local agencies, etc.)
-Experience with leading volunteers and volunteer training
-Strong oral/written communication skills and listening abilities
-Well-developed ability to engage others in building relationships, sustaining momentum, and
inspiring people to get involved in anti-human trafficking work
-Proven capacity to maintain patience/tolerance and tact/diplomacy in high-pressure situations
-High level of integrity and strong ethical values; expected to maintain the highest standards of
confidentiality with all records, including organizational and individual information
-Member or regular attender of a Bible-believing church
Eden House is a ministry of First Naples Church. Eden House employees must comply with the
First Naples Church employment guidelines, including the Statement of Faith. Employees are not
required to be members of First Naples Church, but must be affiliated and in good standing with
a local church