Director of Counseling​/Care Ministry - Vital Ministries

Director of Counseling / Care Ministry - Vital 2 Life Ministries

Position Summary:

The primary focus of this position is developing and managing Biblical counseling/Care ministries that center largely in discipleship, spiritual maturity, bringing people to better mental, spiritual, and emotional health, equipping them to become fully devoted followers of Christ. This person will serve as a Resource Specialist, maintaining a comprehensive referral base, connecting needs to resources both internally within the ministry and externally in the community.

• Oversee the operations of the biblical counseling ministry area including recruiting, training, and development for the counseling team.
• Lead the Counseling & Care team creating strategies, marketing, and training in aspects of Biblical counseling.
• Maintain one's own professional credentials, as well as supervision and clinical skills; and achieve NCCA Advanced Certification as a Licensed Pastoral Counselor.
• Ensure that counseling center operations meet all legal and ethical standards.
• Oversee all aspects of Pastoral Counseling Training through NCCA.
• Oversee and organize the Annual fundraiser.
• Provide guidance, encouragement and counseling for the ministry staff.
• Oversee Care and Support ministries, including Grief Sharing, Divorce Care, etc. for the church.
• Seek opportunities for new donor recruitment, maintenance of relationships with current donors, and oversee Donor Development/Engagement campaigns.

• Leadership/Management experience working in a ministerial setting.
• History of building strong counseling and ministry teams.
• Aligns with the vision, values, and doctrinal statement of Vital 2 Life Ministries.
• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, pastoral care or related field.
• 4+ years’ experience in counseling-related field and/or care ministry.
• Theologically sound, exhibiting spiritual maturity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adept in dealing with crisis situations.
• Self-starter, organized and able to give direction to various teams.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Gift of evangelism and sharing the gospel.
• Self-motivated, teachable, and eager to work with other teams.
• Significant collaboration skills with other teams & people.
• Self-reliant, with the ability to innovate.
• Shepherding – Relational, outgoing, and good with people. Able to empathize with hurting people and provide a comforting presence. Strong capacity to remember faces and names.
• Fundraising – Comfortable engaging donors to partner with the counseling ministry.
• Counseling – Gifted at providing impactful pastoral counseling for various needs. Good at resolving conflict and being a peacemaker between individuals. Proven ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Discipleship – Able to personally disciple individuals toward spiritual maturity. Must have a strong ability to help people identify areas for growth and encourage them to move in that direction.
• Teaching & Communication – Demonstrated capacity to inspire, instruct, and encourage through effective communication in various settings. Able to communicate and work within a complex organizational structure with multiple layers of input.
• Administration – Ability to plan, organize, implement, and refine ministry programming and systems. Self‑motivated and able to lead tasks or projects to completion. Competent at multitasking, time management, and prioritizing.

The Director of Counseling /Care Ministry will be evaluated by the Pastor in accordance with the statement of duties and responsibilities outlined above.

The performance of the Director of Counseling /Care Ministry will be reviewed during the first 30 days, 90 days, six months and twelve months, and on a yearly basis thereafter.

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