About The Abbie Shelter

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​The Abbie Shelter is a leading nonprofit organization in beautiful Flathead Valley, Montana. Our mission is to promote safety, independence and empowerment for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our county. We serve clients of all backgrounds and genders through free services, including a telephone Helpline, shelter, court advocacy, mental health care and safety planning. We are much more than just a shelter, and we support clients through all steps of the process of getting safe and recovering from intimate partner violence. For more information, please visit www.abbieshelter.org.

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Position Description​​

 

The Program Director leads the management and administration of all Abbie Shelter programs, including the delivery of services and supervision of all program staff. The Program Director oversees program development and evaluation efforts and provides strong leadership to guide staff in providing quality, evidence-based services that support the Abbie Shelter’s mission. This position requires a highly capable, experienced and steady leader who thrives when multitasking and is adept at time management and self-motivation. This position is directly supervised by the Executive Director.

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Preferred Qualifications

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• Minimum of 5 years of equivalent field experience in human services and/or nonprofit leadership. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services or other relevant fields desired; Master’s Degree preferred. However, candidates with relevant professional and/or lived experience will be considered on an individual basis.

• Strong project management and documentation skills with the ability to organize, lead and inspire teams to meet their goals.

• Effective communication across all levels of an organization, including highly developed written and verbal communication and deep listening skills.

• Strong track record of playing a partnership role to organizational leaders.

• Awareness of systems of oppression and an understanding of how they impact human service organizations.

• Proficiency in the use of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide one’s own transportation, lift up to 40 lbs. and work under variable conditions including inclement weather, noise and other potentially unpredictable situations. 

• Multilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

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Essential Duties

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Program Oversight

• Supervise and provide ongoing guidance and support to all program staff and interns, including scheduling, training, consultation, evaluation, coaching and mentoring.

• Oversee all agency programs and conduct regular program evaluations. Refine and develop programs and services in alignment with strategic planning goals and funding requirements. 

• Ensure that all personnel and programs comply with organizational and institutional regulations, policies and procedures.

• Facilitate weekly Care Coordination Meetings and work collaboratively with staff to respond to the changing needs of survivors and the community.

• Ensure adequate coverage of all programs and services, including the occasional need to respond to staff or clients outside regular business hours. Provide other direct services as needed, including serving on the Helpline.

• Manage the organization’s client data collection systems. Collect and provide data required for regular grant reports and outreach purposes.

• Maintain an engaging presence in the community by regularly communicating with partner agencies and attending community-based meetings or events as appropriate.

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Fiscal & Grant Management

• Work with the Executive Director and Board of Directors in preparing the organization’s annual budget. Take primary responsibility for monitoring program budgets, including regular expense tracking and providing fiscal guidance to program staff. 

• Write monthly program reports for the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in advance of monthly Board meetings. Provide additional information on the organization’s programmatic activities for grant applications, reports and other purposes as requested.

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, serve as grant administrator for multiple state/federal grants, including completing statistical and narrative grant reports on a quarterly, biannual and annual basis.

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Human Resources

• Attend weekly staff meetings, as well as training opportunities and community partner events as needed. Attend monthly meetings of the Board of Directors.

• Serve as a key member of the Leadership Team alongside the Executive Director. Lead the organization’s “Research and Development” (RAD) team.

• Ensure that program staff are familiar with all employee benefits, including medical insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, sick leave and professional development opportunities. 

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to conduct annual staff performance reviews.

• In partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, participate in an annual review of the organization’s personnel policy and other organizational and program policies.

• Provide coverage for the Executive Director as needed. 

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Organizational Values

 

• Trauma-informed: We aim to accommodate the real needs of trauma survivors.

• Survivor led: We view survivors as being in charge of their own journey.

• Safety first: We prioritize the physical and emotional safety of survivors.

• Relationship based: We know healthy and empathetic relationships are the key to success for survivors.

• Evidence based: We use research to guide our policies and practices.

• Feminist based: We acknowledge the societal structures that limit peoples’ choices.

• Coordinated community response: We collaborate with local partners to coordinate systems of care.

• Employee self-care: We believe that you can’t pour from an empty cup.

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Organization Core Competencies

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• Have a deep understanding of the complexities and demanding nature of providing direct care to vulnerable populations and survivors of trauma. Possess the ability to provide trauma-informed care.

• Have the ability to empathize with clients while simultaneously providing a boundaried, self-regulated, structured and compassionate professional relationship.

• Demonstrate cultural competence and an ability to provide inclusive services while empathizing with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Have the capacity to balance client and organizational needs with personal emotional and physical needs.

• Possess strong self awareness, with the ability and desire to self-reflect. 

• Have the ability and desire to work effectively both independently and collaboratively. 

• Have strong time management and task prioritization skills.

• Have the ability to seek support, articulate needs and receive feedback from clients and co-workers.

• Have the desire and capacity to build partnerships and work cooperatively with other service providers.

• A passion for the mission of the Abbie Shelter.

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Compensation

The Abbie Shelter is committed to providing employees with a living wage that is competitive in our area. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time off, retirement benefits, paid professional development and a family-friendly environment. 

 

The Program Director role is a salaried, exempt position and requires a minimum of three days per week of in-person work on-site, with opportunities for remote work up to twice weekly. Salary range starts at $65,000/year.

 

Application Process

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• Please send a resume and letter of interest to kristen@abbieshelter.org

• Preferred start date: January 6, 2025

• Applications accepted immediately and position is open until filled. 

• Applications submitted via online platforms must still include a resume and letter of interest emailed to the address above.

• Candidates will be requested to engage in a required background check process prior to hiring.

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Abbie Shelter Statement Of Inclusion

 

The Abbie Shelter fosters a culture of inclusion. We value people with a wide breadth of life experiences and world views. The Abbie honors people of all racial, cultural and national identities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religious beliefs, marital statuses, family structures, ages, mental and physical health statuses and abilities, political perspectives, educational backgrounds and class statuses. 

 

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