Adult Program Director

Teen Challenge USA; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Teen Challenge Southeast is seeking an Adult Program Director to provide spiritual, operational, and administrative leadership for a residential recovery center. The role oversees staff, daily program operations, and student care, ensuring a Christ-centered culture and excellence.

You will lead teams, mentor leaders, facilitate meetings, and collaborate with regional partners to advance ministry objectives while maintaining compliance, safety, and financial stewardship across the site.

Qualifications

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ with mature faith.
• Clear calling to Christian ministry and discipleship.
• Agreement with Teen Challenge Southeast's mission and values.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience in ministry settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the Adult Program.
• Foster a Christ-centered culture and spiritual growth.
• Supervise and develop department heads and staff.
• Facilitate staff and leadership meetings regularly.
• Oversee student programming, documentation, and case management.
• Promote compliance with policies and accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Organizational skills

Discipleship

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ministry, Counseling, Social Work, or Business Administration

Job description

Columbus, United States | Posted on 07/23/2026

• Client Name Teen Challenge Southeast Region
• Industry Faith Based Residential Recovery
• City Columbus
• State/Province Georgia
• Country United States

Job Description

Adult Program Director

Organization: Teen Challenge Southeast Region Position: Adult Program Director Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Multiple Opportunities Available Throughout the Region (Location TBD)

About Teen Challenge Southeast

Teen Challenge Southeast’s mission is to offer life transformation through Christ-centered programs. Our residential discipleship ministry helps individuals overcome life-controlling issues through faith in Jesus Christ. As our ministry continues to grow, we are seeking leaders who are passionate about developing people, cultivating healthy teams, and advancing our mission with excellence and integrity.

Position Summary

The Adult Program Director provides spiritual, operational, and administrative leadership for a residential recovery center. This role is responsible for leading staff, overseeing daily program operations, fostering a Christ-centered culture, and ensuring excellence in student care, discipleship, and organizational stewardship.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Program Oversight

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Adult Program.
• Foster a healthy, Christ-centered culture that promotes spiritual growth, accountability, and excellence.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop department heads and program staff.
• Facilitate regular staff and leadership meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Teen Challenge policies, accreditation standards, and operational procedures.
• Oversee student programming, mentoring, documentation, and case management.
• Monitor program effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the spiritual leader of the campus through biblical leadership and personal example.
• Conduct chapel services and monthly family training events.
• Promote a culture of prayer, discipleship, and servant leadership.

Community Engagement & Development

• Represent Teen Challenge within churches, community organizations, and public partnerships.
• Build relationships with ministry partners, donors, and community leaders.
• Lead local fundraising efforts and major fundraising events.
• Promote the Student Sponsorship initiative and other outreach opportunities.
• Recruit and lead an effective Advisory Board.

Operations & Stewardship

• Steward the campus's finances, facilities, vehicles, equipment, and ministry resources.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and effective campus environment.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and support departments to ensure operational excellence.
• Participate in regional meetings, leadership development, and ministry events.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a mature and growing faith.
• A clear calling to Christian ministry and discipleship.
• Agreement with the mission, vision, and core values of Teen Challenge Southeast.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead teams, develop leaders, and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in ministry, residential programs, counseling, addiction recovery, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency with technology and documentation systems.
• Willingness to travel and relocate within the Teen Challenge Southeast region as ministry opportunities arise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ministry, Counseling, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Leadership experience within Teen Challenge or a similar Christ-centered organization.
• Experience in fundraising, public speaking, and community engagement.

Teen Challenge Southeast offers a competitive compensation package designed to support you and your family, including:

• On-site housing available (based on location)
• 120 hours of paid vacation annually
• 64 hours of paid sick leave annually
• 10 paid holidays
• Health and dental insurance eligibility beginning on the date of hire
• Employer-paid $25,000 life insurance policy