Director of Women's Recovery Services

Company: The Lighthouse Mission
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: The Director of Women’s Recovery Services oversees the Agape Home for Women and Children at Lighthouse Mission Ministries (LMM). Agape is an emergency housing program that hosts up to 26 women and their children by providing case management, recovery support, and community living. The Director is responsible for the care, leadership, and execution of the program, including day-to-day operations and implementation of strategic direction. The incumbent will maintain strong partnerships with local social service agencies and represent LMM to the community. Compensation will Include a PTO Package, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for the employee, a 403(b) Contribution and Match up to 5%, an Employee Assistance Program, Paid Training, and Education Reimbursement. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Senior Director of Recovery Services in creating and implementing a strategy to promote an environment of healing and restoration for residents in the Agape Home program. Ensure all program elements operate consistently with LMM’s mission, vision, and values. Uphold high standards of moral and ethical conduct throughout the program. Supervise, coach, and provide direction for case managers and other direct reports. Facilitate monthly department meetings and regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports. Provide oversight of the intake process for new residents, case management for families and single women, and the aftercare program for graduates. Meet weekly and regularly collaborate with the Recovery Programming Manager, the Director of Men’s Recovery Services, and the Director of Shelter Operations. Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with ministry, governmental, and other social service agencies. Be accountable for the program budget and approved expenditures. Ensure in-kind donations are received and distributed in accordance with LMM policy. Develop and teach program curriculum, including the Genesis Process and topical classes. Organize program events, including holiday celebrations, conferences, seminars, and field trips. Monitor and ensure compliance with LMM Child & Adult Protection Procedures. Provide direction to and create meaningful opportunities for volunteer and intern involvement. Maintain appropriate resident documentation in Mission Tracker. Attend speaking engagements and meetings with church and civic groups. Organizational Relationships: Currently supervises a team of 3 direct reports Works alongside Program Directors, across departments, and with a variety of staff, volunteers, and apprentices. Reports directly to the Senior Director of Recovery Services. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a combination of education, life, and work experience that demonstrates the ability to fulfill all aspects of the job description. To include a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Addiction Recovery, Biblical or Christian Studies or a closely related field, along with 4 years of directly related experience in ministry, emergency shelter, and/or recovery program management. A passion for evangelism, discipleship, serving Jesus, and making the Gospel known through mercy ministry. The ideal candidate will have an active church/ prayer life and agree with LMM’s Statement of Faith and Life & Personal Covenant. Expertise in case management, trauma-informed care, and addiction recovery as well as experience working with the issues of homelessness, poverty, and domestic violence. Demonstrated supervisory experience and collaborative management skills to develop staff and program participants in a grace-based atmosphere. Possesses creative problem-solving skills and can advise others in difficult or unique situations. Ability to manage emergency and/ or confrontational situations. Capability to interact effectively and build positive relationships with various people. Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Ability to help develop and operate within established policies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must complete the following certifications within the first year of employment: Genesis Process Counseling, CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid/ CPR/ AED, and Food Handling. Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background screenings and comply with our drug-free workplace policies. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: Ability to travel between program locations and to off-site meetings Intermittent high-stress environment Standing 30%; walking 30%; sitting 40% Possible exposure to a variety of illnesses Ability to rapidly deal with emergencies and respond outside of business hours as needed Equal Opportunity Employer Lighthouse Mission Ministries is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. Subject to all applicable state and federal laws, Lighthouse Mission Ministries does not discriminate in its employment practices or in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), Lighthouse Mission Ministries has the right to and does hire only candidates who agree with the Lighthouse Mission Ministries Statement of Faith. http://www.thelighthousemission.org/

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