Mississippi State Director

Directs, evaluates and creates financial sustainability for discipleship focused ministries including birth parent, child-placing and strategic orphan care by leading and functioning within policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors, and which is based on sound Christian concepts and standards.

STAFF LEADERSHIP AND ADMIN

• To be a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ to co-workers,clientsand ministry partners


• Actively leads the team in a manner aligned with scripture including, but not limited to, praying for and with them, sharing scripture in daily activities and leadership, modeling the character of Jesus Christ in interactions with team and any external clients, partners, vendors, etc.


• Disciplesemployees for the benefit of our ministry partnersndclients.


• Aligns team dynamics, internal & external processes, and final product of team’s work with Biblical principles and with Lifeline’s Core Values


• Organizes and directs the work of the state office and delegates responsibilities tostaff members asappropriate.


• Utilizes Lifeline’s databases to track progress of goals and log communication.


• Responsible forassistingin thepreparation of the annual state budget and controls expenditures according to budgetary allowances.


• Makesannualreports to the State Department of Human Resources (or its equivalent), asrequired, including any incident which is considered to jeopardize the life of a child, staff member, or other person.


• Maintains good relationships with co-workers, including solving all disputes in a Biblically prescribed fashion


• Representsthe agency in a professional manner in and away from the office.


• Other duties and projects as assigned.

DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING

• Builds upon existing and historical relationships while highlighting Lifeline Children’s Services in comparison to local attorneys and other adoption agencies.


• Partners with the StateAdvisoryBoard on all aspects of the state programs and fundraising.


• Develops a program of public relations, including interpretationtothe community.


• Assistsin marketing initiatives in and aroundassigned stateto promote the Lifeline ministry, both from a development and awareness side.


• Encourages financial support of the ministry through all avenues including individuals, foundations, grants, churches.


• Plans andexecutesfundraising events in your geographic areas.


• Createsstrategicplan to meet state fundraising goalsthoughpartnering with Lifeline’s Central Office Development team.


• Pursues relationships with electronic and printmedia, andencourages favorable coverage of adoption issues and ministry profiles.

CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS

• Develops andcultivatespartnerships with local churchesthrough using Lifelinetrainingsand initiatives.


• Pursues opportunities to speak in churches about the Biblical alternative of adoption and the success of Lifeline.


• Increases the number of local church partners annually

FAMILY RECRUITMENT AND PC NETWORKING

• Works with local and central office team on family recruitment efforts in your state to achieve agreed upon annual goals.


• Partners withstatePregnancy Counseling Team toassurenetworkinggoals are met on an annual basis.

Other duties:

• Assistingin agency-related events, including the annual staff retreat, the annual dinner, anniversary celebrations, across all Lifeline programs


• Maintains good relationships with co-workers, including solving all disputes in aBiblically prescribed fashion


• Representsthe agency in a professional manner in and away from theoffice.


• Encourages and supports church engagement efforts, including live presence opportunities, adoption information meetings, and biblical teaching on caring for vulnerable children.


• If qualified by the state, conduct home studies, post placement/adoptionreportsor other related adoption services for families in your geographical area when necessary.


• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or member of the Executive team

All roles at Lifeline are designed to function as a flexible, team-based position. While primary responsibilities are outlined, employees may be asked to supportadditionalprograms, service areas, or initiatives based on organizational needs, workload/caseload demands, and supervisor direction. Anyadditionalduties will be consistent with the employee’s training, licensure, role classification, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status and will not fundamentally change the nature of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and six years of experience in human services (3 years in supervision/leadership) or Master’s Degree with four years’ experience in human services (2 years in supervision/leadership)


• Experience in fundraising, non-profits, and ministry is encouraged


• This position works in a local office environment, although travel around the local community and the state is necessary from time to time.


• Reports to the Regional Director for the state.

State Specific Requirements:

• Must meet State licensing requirements, if applicable

James 1:27 identifies God's plan for the church. Lifeline exists to equip and mobilize the church to protect and care for the most vulnerable human life, children.