
Website The Haven
An Open Door for Youth in Foster Care
About The Role:
The Haven, a ministry of Ridgedale Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, provides a temporary home for children in foster care. We specifically serve teenagers, children with higher-level behavioral needs, and large sibling groups, offering a safe space while the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) finds them permanent placements. We plan to begin construction in February 2025 and are looking for a director to oversee operations at The Haven.
Ideal Candidate:
Our ideal candidate will be someone who is a self-motivated leader, can compassionately care for children and teens, and is able to set boundaries with other professionals to keep children safe and feels comfortable working in a fast paced, yet meaningful environment.
– Faith-driven: A committed Christian with a heart for serving children in crisis. Must be committed to the mission, vision, and statement of faith for Ridgedale Baptist Church.
– Experience in foster care: Knowledgeable about trauma and its effects on children and families.
– Financial awareness: Fundraising and nonprofit budgeting experience. Ability to connect with a wide donor base and build new key stakeholder relationships in our community.
– Adaptable: Comfortable with managing many tasks simultaneously and able to work individually to meet a variety of needs.
– Organized and Proactive: Able to manage multiple responsibilities, communicate effectively, and troubleshoot as needed.
Additional skills include:
– Public speaking to both large and small groups
– As this role works closely with children, teens, and DCS workers, the candidate must be able to enforce rules (e.g., bedtimes, chores) with kindness and consistency.
– A flexible schedule, with the ability to be on-call as needed. You would be able to flex your time as you work hours outside of 9am-5pm.
– Reliable transportation and proof of insurance to meet with donors, volunteers, and perform other tasks as needed.
– Marketing and Social Media
Qualifications:
Must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a Non-Profit Management, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Masters Degree Preferred.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Director of The Haven will oversee the day-to-day operations, including, but not limited to:
Leadership
– Welcoming children and reviewing house rules with DCS workers and the children
– Providing monthly reports to DCS and Ridgedale Baptist Church
– Creating and implementing safety and security procedures
– Developing and leading trauma-informed training for staff and volunteers
Fundraising
– Leading fundraising efforts, including annual fundraising events
– Building and managing budgets
– Managing supply inventories
Volunteer Coordination
– Coordinating volunteers to engage with youth at The Haven as appropriate
– Planning for meal trains, cleaning crews, and organizational teams to serve at The Haven
Community collaboration
– Leveraging community resources to better The Haven
– Connecting with others at events
– Collaborating with other transitional homes in our area and state
Compensation & Work Hours:
Position Type: Salaried, exempt position
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: $45,000-$55,000 yearly based on experience
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