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Recovery Coordinator

Job Title: Recovery Pastor

Hope Center Ministries is a growing nonprofit discipleship recovery program with multiple centers across the U.S. Hope Center Ministries exists to restore lives, restore families, and restore communities. We do this by helping those individuals bound by drug addiction and/or alcoholism find lasting freedom and sobriety through a relationship with Jesus Christ, which translates into seeing the lost saved, the saved freed, the freed restored, and the restored fulfilled.

Position

The Recovery Pastor is a spiritual shepherd and servant leader who walks alongside residents in recovery, guiding them in their journey toward healing, wholeness, and transformation in Christ. This role is central to fostering a discipleship-driven culture on campus, ensuring daily operations reflect our mission, and building strong support networks among residents, families, volunteers, and church partners. This includes facilitating marriages, communion, baptisms and funerals as those opportunities present themselves, serving the spiritual needs of individuals and communities through these important moments of life and faith.

Key Areas of Ministry & Responsibility

• Discipleship & Pastoral Care
  • Provide Christ-centered counseling, both individually and in groups, helping residents grow in spiritual maturity and emotional healing.
  • Ensure all counseling aligns with the biblical and recovery principles foundational to Hope Center Ministries.
  • Actively mentor residents and facilitate meaningful connections with approved mentors and family members.
  • Oversee and support Bible study teachers, ensuring they uphold doctrinal soundness and model Christian character.
  • Ensure each resident is supported in finding a sponsor and advancing through their recovery phase.
  • Lead by example in modeling a godly, loving, and structured environment that reflects the character of Christ.
  • Support Community Leaders in maintaining the daily schedule that balances structure, rest, and spiritual enrichment.
  • Encourage community through shared meals, prayer, worship, and Christ-honoring recreation.
  • Address discipline and correction with grace, truth, and love, ensuring all actions are properly documented and rooted in redemption.
  
  Daily Operations & Leadership Development
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the campus in alignment with the mission and standards of HCM.
  • Develop and empower leaders, staff, interns, and volunteers to steward their roles effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with all counseling and program requirements, including vocational training and Scripture memorization.
  • Plan and oversee weekend activities that support spiritual and relational growth.
  
  Family & Community Engagement
  • Coordinate Family Support Nights to help loved ones engage in the recovery process.
  • Lead Foundation Classes and ensure support groups are invited and integrated into community life.
  • Plan and execute holiday celebrations and special events to honor and encourage families and supporters.
  • Commit to personal spiritual disciplines and ongoing development-spiritually, mentally, and physically.
  • Attend relevant workshops, conferences, or training opportunities.
  • Set and pursue ministry goals that align with the broader vision of HCM, including leadership multiplication and community engagement.
  • Participate in regular performance reviews and growth planning.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Advanced knowledge of the Bible
• Ministry license - New hires will be begin the ministry license process immediately upon hire.
• Working knowledge of Celebrate Recovery 12 steps and 8 Principles (Beatitudes)
• Basic knowledge of human behavior
• Basic knowledge of lay counseling and Drug & Alcohol rehabilitation
• General knowledge of the 12-steps, 8-principles, HCM curriculum & for individuals and groups
• Convey information effectively
• Time Management
• Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes & resolve grievances

Additional Requirement

• Have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and must live a life according to Biblical standards
• Agree with the Statement of Faith, Lifestyle Statement, and overall vision of Hope Center Ministries
• Successfully pass background Screening, social media, personal & professional reference checks
• Meet any additional requirements as may be determined by Hope Center Ministries