Director of Care

Overview

Valley Evangelical Free Church is seeking a Director of Care to cultivate a culture of intentional Christ-centered soul care throughout our congregation and particularly in our recovery ministry. This role exists to help people take meaningful steps toward spiritual maturity by fostering relationships, equipping leaders and creating pathways for healing and growth.

While Recovery Alive (RA) will remain an important ministry expression, the primary focus of this role is providing holistic care to those that come into Valley’s sphere of influence.

Reports to: Lead Pastor
Hours: 15–20 hours per week

Core Responsibilities

Pertaining to RA:
• Provide oversight and leadership for Recovery Alive
• Manage ministry logistics, communication and community partnerships
• Develop and oversee soul care that helps people move from crisis to maturity in Christ
• Equip and mentor lay leaders to provide biblically fluent care and encouragement

Broader Responsibilities:

• Promote a church-wide culture where burdens are shared and members actively shepherd and bring the gospel to bear in “one another” relationships
• Offer spiritual care and counsel as appropriate
• Be able to provide referrals as necessary
• Collaborate with pastoral staff to ensure coordinated non-clinical care and participate in making disciples of Jesus Christ

Qualifications

• Growing and mature relationship with Jesus Christ
• Demonstrated experience in providing soul care and spiritual counsel
• Relevant education in Bible, counseling, recovery or a related field
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to recruit, equip and develop volunteer leaders
• Experience in recovery ministry or personal recovery is valued

Expectations

• Model the life of a mature disciple of Jesus
• Maintain confidentiality and healthy boundaries
• Be visible, approachable and relational within the congregation
• Work collaboratively with church staff and volunteers
• Align fully with the mission, values and doctrine of the church
• Become a member of Valley Evangelical Free Church