RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for developing and directing the overall operation of WLC that exemplifies excellent Christian-based programming to provide recovery, transitional housing, and healing for families and single women
• Ensure all staff and program guidelines follow the grace/accountability program as established, including but not limited to self-evaluation process and accountability meetings
• Supervise the staff and lead weekly staff meetings to build a team approach to ministry, including regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
• Oversee the training and supervision of staff and volunteers
• Serve as a resource for development staff for WLC tours and the public at large
• Submit an annual WLC budget and ensure operations stay within that budget
• Oversee and approve all expenditures of the WLC program
• Responsible for all WLC hiring, performance evaluations, and any necessary disciplinary actions of staff
• Responsible for ensuring the safety and cleanliness of WLC facilities and grounds
• Oversee the maintenance of program files for clients
• Serve as a contributing member UGM Executive Team
• Meet with the Executive Director on a bi-weekly basis
• Attend various UGM functions and meetings as needed
• Direct in such a way as to maintain a positive, pleasant, and Christian environment at WLC
• Assist with other duties as directed by the Executive Director

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous management and administrative experience
• Excellent management, administrative, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college required; master’s degree preferred
• One year of counseling or case management experience with women preferred
• Team leadership experience required
• Have a concerned, caring heart for women and families in need
• Able to work in cooperation with the other UGM staff
• Have a strong love for the Lord and for people
• Must be of high integrity and character

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• A criminal history and background check are required and must be successfully completed
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks as assigned
• Ability to walk up and down steps

QUALIFICATIONS:

Character: Strong commitment to the vision and values of Union Gospel Mission, have a passion for the gospel, and a desire to serve the homeless, broken, and addicted. Must be a follower of Jesus Christ and actively involved in a local Christian church. Must adhere to UGM’s statement of faith and standards of conduct.

As a faith-based non-profit, UGM seeks individuals who align with our understanding of biblical and moral teaching as expressed in the UGM Statement of Faith:

We believe:

· The Bible is the Word of God

· There is one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

· Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross, rose from the dead, and will come again in power and glory

· People are saved by grace through faith in Jesus, and that faith is expressed by confession and repentance

· The Holy Spirit empowers believers to know and worship God

Please send a cover letter, your resume and a one-page testimony to Shannon Davidson at shannond@ugmportland.org.

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