Manager, Development Counseling Services

Role Overview

• This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service.
• Ensures that the annual service plan goals, government compliance and local church leaders' needs are met.
• Interacts with a wide variety of people, including division directors, managers of field operations, and various committees and boards.
• Leads, supervises, and motivates individuals to higher levels of performance and a working knowledge of welfare principles and services.
• Responsible for managing all activities of assigned field units in a defined geographical area or functional area for a division within Welfare Services.
• Ensures programs, policies and processes are implemented across multiple areas.
• Provides direct supervision and support to Development Counseling Region Managers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field
• Minimum 7 years experience in counseling or social work management (post-master's)
• Independent Practice License (CRC/LCSW) and Supervisory Certificate required
• Experience in fieldwork, leadership, and performance management
• Strong communication, training, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Church Principles and practices
• Budget planning and metric reporting experience
• Proficiency in relevant software (presentations, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, case management systems)
• Willingness to travel within a large geographic area

Benefits

• Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work.