Women's Center Program Director

ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE ALABAMA

Position: Women’s Center Program Director

Department: Women’s Residential Program Center – Hayden AL

Reports To: Executive Leadership

Classification: Salary Exempt / Full-Time

Supervises: Program Staff, Interns, and/or Volunteers as assigned

POSITION SUMMARY

The Women’s Center Program Director provides leadership and oversight for the daily operation of the Adult

& Teen Challenge Alabama Women’s residential recovery and Christian discipleship program.

This position is responsible for helping create and maintain a Christ-centered, safe, structured,

compassionate, and accountable environment in which women can experience spiritual growth, freedom

from life-controlling problems, restoration of relationships, development of healthy life skills, and

preparation for successful transition back into their families, churches, workplaces, and communities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP & DISCIPLESHIP

• Model a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and demonstrate biblical character, integrity,

humility, compassion, and accountability.

• Promote a Christ-centered culture throughout the Women’s Center.

• Help students understand that lasting transformation involves more than abstinence from substances

and destructive behaviors; it involves spiritual transformation, renewed thinking, healthy relationships,

personal responsibility, and becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.

• Help staff approach discipline and accountability as opportunities for discipleship rather than simply

rule enforcement, protecting the spiritual culture and identity of Adult & Teen Challenge Alabama.

2. PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

• Oversee the daily implementation of the Women’s Center residential program.

• Establish schedules, curriculum, classes, chapel services, work assignments, recreation, mentoring,

and ensure that other program activities are carried out consistently.

• Maintain appropriate structure, accountability, consistency, and order throughout the residential

environment.

• Participate in student evaluations, phase advancement decisions, disciplinary decisions, restoration

plans, and transition planning.

• Ensure program expectations are communicated clearly and administered fairly and consistently.

• Assist leadership in evaluating and improving program effectiveness.

3. STAFF LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, coaching, and accountability to assigned program staff.

• Help establish clear expectations for staff performance, communication, professionalism,

boundaries, and ministry conduct.

• Conduct or participate in regular staff meetings.

• Provide ongoing coaching and development to help staff become effective disciplers and ministry

leaders.

• Encourage healthy teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, and mutual respect among staff.

• Address staff performance or conduct concerns promptly and appropriately.

• Help maintain appropriate staff-to-student boundaries and ethical ministry practices.

• Participate in staff scheduling and coverage as assigned.

4. SAFETY, STRUCTURE & CRISIS RESPONSE

• Help maintain a physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe residential environment.

• Ensure staff and students understand and follow safety procedures and program policies.

• Respond appropriately to behavioral incidents, conflicts, medical concerns, emergencies, relapse

concerns, unauthorized departures, and other crisis situations.

• Immediately report serious incidents according to organizational policy.

• Maintain appropriate confidentiality while recognizing situations requiring leadership notification or

mandatory reporting.

• Participate in emergency preparedness, drills, and safety procedures.

5. DOCUMENTATION & ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure student records, progress notes, incident reports, evaluations, phase documentation, and

other required program records are completed accurately and on time.

• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

• Review program documentation for completeness and accuracy.

• Assist with program reports, statistics, schedules, and administrative requirements.

• Communicate important information between shifts and departments.

• Hold leadership meetings and provide appropriate updates regarding program operations and student

progress.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS - Required

• Demonstrated personal commitment to Jesus Christ and agreement with the Christian mission and

values of Adult & Teen Challenge Alabama.

• Ability to provide leadership within a faith-based residential recovery and discipleship environment.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain healthy professional and ministry boundaries.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during difficult or crisis situations.

• Willingness to work flexible hours when program needs require leadership involvement.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Previous leadership experience in Adult & Teen Challenge or another residential recovery, discipleship,

ministry, behavioral health, social services, or related environment.

• Experience working with women affected by substance use, trauma, family dysfunction, life-controlling

problems, or significant life transitions.

• Experience supervising employees, volunteers, interns, or ministry teams.

• College education or ministry training in a related field is beneficial but may be substituted with

significant relevant ministry and leadership experience.

PHYSICAL & SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

The position may require:

• Extended periods of standing, walking, and interacting throughout a residential facility.

• Occasional lifting or movement of supplies and program materials.

• Participation in activities, meetings, chapel services, special events, and community functions.

• Flexibility to respond to urgent program situations outside normal working hours when necessary.

• Periodic evening, weekend, or holiday responsibilities based on ministry needs.

Benefits

BCBS Medical and Dental Benefits - Employer Paid Premiums in Full

Paid Vacation / Holidays / Sick Leave