Job Title: Program Director, TND-Chattanooga

Reports To: Director of Quality Assurance and Expansion

Mission: The Next Door exists to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of women in crisis, equipping them to develop lives of wholeness and hope.

Summary: To implement The Next Door residential transition model of housing and intensive recovery support services to women re-entering the community from incarceration.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties include the following:

Provide oversight and accountability for the day to day operations of the program.
Build strong, positive community partnerships to enable effective collaborations with community-based service providers.
Responsible for oversight of TND-Chattanooga program services to include but not limited to: housing, recovery support services, case management, clinical services, workforce development, mentoring and volunteers.
Provide intensive monitoring of and continuous evaluation of recovery support services for current residents graduates and former residents.
Serve as the primary contact for TND-Chattanooga and represent the organization within the community at large.
Establish and maintain partnerships and collaborative relationships within the community.
Be responsible for documentations, billing and reporting for TND-Chattanooga activities.
Ensure that program meets all standards of quality and effectiveness for TND, Inc.
Coordinate and actively participate in the TND-Chattanooga admissions process.
Supervision of and accountability for work-related activities of TND-Chattanooga staff, interns and volunteers.
Other duties as assigned or where there is need.

Qualifications:

To be successful in executing the responsibilities and duties assigned in this job, a person must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. This person must be self-motivated and able to make quality, ethical decisions independent of supervision when necessary. This person must be willing to abide by the Statement of Faith for the The Next Door, Inc.

· Consistently treat residents and co-workers with the utmost respect.

· Work as a necessary part of a team effort.

· Model ethical and professional behavior at all times.

· Participate in ongoing meetings and trainings as required by the leadership of The Next Door, Inc.

· Be creative and assist leadership with ideas for improving the overall quality of the services and environment for the residents of the The Next Door .

· Encourage core values of TND at all times.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors or master’s degree in social work, counseling, marketing, business or related field of study. At least two years of experience working with women in crisis situations.

Probation Period Required:

90 days

Other Requirements:

1. Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

2. Possess computer skills including e-mail, Word, and Excel.

3. Valid driver’s license.

4. Personal automobile insurance.

5. Willingness to be on call 24/7 or as directed by supervisor.

Thank you for your interest in this position with The Next Door. Please respond with resume to Chattanooga@thenextdoor.org by January 31, 2010. Submit all questions or inquiries by email to Chattanooga@thenextdoor.org attention Kristy Pomeroy. Your questions or inquiries will be addressed in a timely manner. For more information about The Next Door, Inc please visit the website at www.thenextdoor.org.

Close Date: 3-25-10