Healing Strategist

Hope Is Alive; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Is Alive Ministries in Jones, OK is seeking a Healing Strategist to lead teaching classes and walk with residents through their 45-day stay at The Healing Center, guiding each resident toward lasting recovery through Jesus Christ.

This role requires active support of our faith-based mission, with responsibilities including developing engaging class content, meeting residents one-on-one, tracking progress, coordinating with care staff, and continuously improving curriculum to fit residents'

Qualifications

• Comfortable teaching and leading groups.
• Strong one-on-one relational skills.
• Solid understanding of HIA's program and recovery principles.
• Genuine care and commitment to Christ-centered mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching classes for residents covering curriculum and recovery principles.
• Meet one-on-one with residents regularly during their 45-day stay.
• Track and document residents' progress through the program.
• Prepare engaging, biblically grounded class content.
• Coordinate with care teams to align on resident progress.

Skills

Public speaking

Relational skills

Curriculum understanding

Christ-centered mission

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Jones, OK 73049Position Type: Full Time

About Hope Is Alive

Hope Is Alive Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit recovery organization dedicated to transforming lives through Jesus Christ. Founded on the belief that lasting recovery is possible, HIA operates across six states — Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Texas, and North Carolina — serving individuals and families affected by addiction through residential recovery programs, community outreach, and discipleship.

Every member of the HIA team is called to embody the organization's mission and values as both a professional and a servant leader.

Position Summary

The Healing Strategist leads teaching classes and walks alongside residents individually as they progress through their 45 day stay at The Healing Center, helping each resident build the knowledge, skills, and spiritual foundation needed for lasting recovery through Jesus Christ.

Ministry Alignment

This position requires active support of HIA's Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. The following reflect how this role specifically advances our mission:

• Teaching and walking with residents one on one through their 45 day stay puts this role at the center of each resident's growth and transformation while at The Healing Center.
• Every class taught and every one on one meeting held is a chance to help a resident build a foundation for lasting recovery through Jesus Christ.
• This role requires the same personal investment and spiritual maturity HIA expects of every discipleship focused role, since residents are trusting this role to guide them through one of the most formative seasons of their recovery.

Key Responsibilities

The following are the primary duties and responsibilities of this position. This list is not exhaustive and may be adjusted to support organizational needs.

Primary Duties

• Lead teaching classes for residents covering HIA's curriculum, life skills, and recovery principles
• Meet one on one with assigned residents on a regular basis throughout their 45 day stay to guide their progress
• Track and document each resident's progress through the 45 day program, adjusting individual support as needed
• Prepare and deliver class content that is engaging, biblically grounded, and appropriate to residents' stage of recovery

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Resident Care Specialist team and clinical staff to align on each resident's overall care and progress
• Communicate resident progress and concerns to the Director of Operations and clinical team as needed
• Continuously develop and improve curriculum and teaching materials based on resident feedback and outcomes
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational goals and mission

Qualifications

Required

• Comfortable teaching and leading groups, with strong public speaking and facilitation skills
• Strong one on one relational skills, with the ability to walk alongside residents through a structured progression
• Solid understanding of HIA's program, curriculum, and recovery principles
• Genuine care for residents and a personal commitment to HIA's Christ-centered mission

Preferred

• Personal experience with recovery or the 12 step community
• Prior experience teaching, discipling, or mentoring in a residential or ministry setting
• Experience with curriculum development

Core Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate strength in the following areas:

• Mission Alignment — Genuine commitment to guiding residents toward lasting recovery through Jesus Christ
• Teaching — Delivers engaging, clear, biblically grounded class content
• Relational Investment — Builds meaningful one on one relationships with residents throughout their stay
• Discernment — Tracks resident progress and adjusts support to each individual's needs
• Collaboration — Coordinates with Resident Care Specialists and clinical staff on shared resident care

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The following conditions are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• On site at The Healing Center, in classroom and one on one meeting settings
• Standard schedule is 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; occasional evening or weekend availability for resident needs

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and lead classes for extended periods
• Ability to sit for extended one on one meetings with residents
• Ability to move throughout The Healing Center facility during the day

Faith & Character Requirements

In accordance with HIA's mission as a faith-based organization, all employees are expected to affirm and operate in alignment with HIA's Statement of Faith. Candidates must demonstrate a personal, active Christian faith and lifestyle consistent with HIA's values and Code of Conduct. This requirement is a bona fide occupational qualification pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Acknowledgment

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities. HIA reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as organizational needs evolve.