Engedi Refuge is a long-term, therapeutic, residential program serving women escaping sexual exploitation and trafficking. Engedi’s program is trauma informed and survivor involved, providing extensive support for women working toward sustainable independence.
Hours: live in; 4 day on, three day off schedule Supervisor: Director of Operations
Basic Job Description: Shall have the direct oversight of the Safe House with all its operations, policies and procedures, working in conjunction with Director of Operations with a caring, as well as servant – oriented disposition. This is a woman-to-woman ministry – we are looking for a female house manager to manage 6 residents. Our ministry serves women that have been human trafficked or coming out of prostitution, who are seeking healing from the trauma and abuse.
Qualifications:
• Good understanding of alcohol and drug addictions and/or lived experience. Must have at least 3 years clean and sober.
• Understanding of trauma and its impact on an individual
• Understanding of mental health diagnosis and its impact on an individual
• Should have knowledge and understanding of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
• Must have ability to live in an environment with women who are coming from street life, addictions and other emotional and mental challenges.
• Good understanding of healthy boundaries is necessary.
• Empathetic, but not a push over
• Steady head in a crisis, able to think well in the moment
• Able to manage conflict resolution
• Sense of humor, able to relax and have fun
• Reasonable domestic skills; cooking/cleaning, home management
• This person should be self-directed, requiring minimal supervision.
• Must be able to share the duties in the house with another manager – “tag teaming” the responsibilities.
• Able to live at Engedi House, with no dependent children.
• This person must be emotionally stable and mature, able to separate her needs from the residents.
• Should be in a position to model healthy relationship skills
• This person must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, committed to living a life honoring Him through biblical principles.
• Should have compassion and a desire to see restoration, healing and salvation in the lives of the women at Engedi House and actively engage in that process.
House Manager 1 schedule shift
Monday – 1pm to Friday 11am
For a complete job description please contact Lea Newcomb, Director of Operations
360-922-7460 or email lea@engedirefuge.com