Calvary House Director

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Director for Calvary House, a faith-based addiction program. You will provide vision, plan ministry growth, oversee staff and interns, and partner with church and community counselors to support residents and families toward restoration.

You bring addiction experience, biblical counseling skills, project management, and strong communication. This full-time role requires evenings/weekends for events and emergencies, a Sabbath practice, and budget

Qualifications

• Experience in addiction counseling and ministry leadership is required.
• Strong project management, organization, and multitasking abilities.
• Biblical counseling background and clear communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and plans for the ministry, including growth and internal processes.
• Select, train, lead, and disciple staff and interns.
• Counsel residents and families to restore relationships and plan transitions.
• Collaborate with church staff and partners to place residents and drive discipleship.

Skills

Addiction counseling

Project management

Counseling

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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At Calvary Chapel, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a staff member, it’s not what we do, it's who we are.

As the Director you must have a passion for those affected by addiction. In this role, God will use you to encourage, empower, and share the hope of freedom through Jesus Christ to men who have become ensnared in the vicious cycle of addiction.

You are:

Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life

Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry

Dedicated to your personal study of God’s Word

Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life

An excellent and generous steward of your personal finances

Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping

Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting

Excited about global missions and local outreach - You want to change the world

A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle

Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant

Able to counsel and encourage others using God’s word

Able to lead and delegate appropriate responsibilities to others

You will:

Provide vision and create plans for the overall ministry including growth and expansion of the program as well as internal processes and procedures, outreach, and volunteer opportunities.

Select, train, lead, and disciple staff and interns.

Counsel residents along with their families to restore and strengthen relationships.

Create a sustainable process for successful transition for graduating residents

Work closely with the church support staff to determine job placement and discipleship of residents.

Meet regularly with Calvary House staff and ministry partners ( mental health counselors and program facilitators) to evaluate growth, determine individual goals, and create a plan of action for residents

Organize opportunities for residents to volunteer at the church, in the community, and on the mission field.

Manage the budget and expenditures for Calvary House

Build, maintain, and foster collaborative relationships with other organizations including residential ministries and rehabilitation centers.

You have:

A high level of experience working in addiction

Strong proficiency with Microsoft/ Google programs for producing reports and presentations.

The ability to project manage, organize, prioritize, and multi-task.

The gift of discernment and the ability to effectively communicate areas of concern in someone’s life.

A strong understanding of God’s word and the gospel message.

Experience in one-on-one counseling, addiction counseling, crisis counseling, and marital counseling, using a biblical foundation.

What you are required to know:

We are an EEO employer

You will be required to work evenings and/or weekends to assist with special events and/or emergencies

You may have to bend or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, pull, push and/or move up to 50 pounds

This is a full-time (45 hours/week), salary-exempt position

This role requires spiritual leadership and continued pursuit of growth, development, and knowledge of the Bible as well as practical application for Calvary House staff and residents.

It would be incredible if:

You are active and enjoy team outings such as paintball, fishing, bowling, and the gym

You loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping

You have a passion to teach God’s word

You have a passion to disciple men 7 families

Work Schedule:

Staff culture is important to what we do. To love like family, we require all staff to attend all staff meetings, and department meetings and serve with a willing heart, especially at all major campus events. Full-time (45 hours/week); however, the incumbent may be required to work an evening or weekend day to help with a special event, project, or in an emergency situation.

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