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Due to the transfer of our present China Program Director to other duties in the China Program and in our Travel Program we are in need of a Director for our China program.  The person we are seeking must have a love for children and find fulfillment in working with others to help them find loving homes.  They must be able to work in harmony with the Christian mission and principles of the agency.

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Director for the China Program with Children's Hope In St. Louis  
                                           (Full-time)

LOCATION:  Children's Hope office in St. Louis

SALARY RANGE:   $35,000 - $45,000 annual    Medical and other benefits.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To head a growing program placing 500 and more children a year from China.  To lead a staff of 10 people or more and work with branch managers at 12 different offices as well as our office in China.  The candidate needs to have  excellent  management and people skills. He or she needs to be knowledgeable in international adoption or other social services.   A master's degree in social work, or related area is preferred, but not required. Must have experience in adoption or related field of 5 years or longer.  Management experience of 10 years or longer.  He or she also need to have interests in China,  and some Chinese language skill would be a plus.  Good writing skills for reports, articles, plans, and other is a must. As a faith-based organization, CHI seeks a practicing Christian for this position.   This person would be in charge of the overall program performance, improvement and coordinate the US and inside China team as well as communicate all program information with branches and other CHI staff.  We are looking for a leader. 

REQUIREMENTS:

MSW in Social Work from an accredited school of social work preferred.  Management skills and experience a must.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:  Must be dynamically energized to give leadership and work in close cooperation with others.    Must have good telephone and people skills as well as basic computer skills.  Must have a solid Christian faith, with a  desire to help children find homes, health and hope through the efforts of Children's Hope International.

Must be responsible and detail oriented. Must be flexible, self-motivated, and goal/deadline oriented.  Must be a hard worker, willing to sacrifice for others and dedicate oneself unselfishly for a large cause.  Heart and passion required.  Others should not apply.
 

If you're a person who wants to be involved in a significant mission and use your skills to improve the quality of life for many people; if you want to work in a friendly, supportive environment; and, if you want to go home each day with a sense of satisfaction and purpose; then Children's Hope International could be the place for you!

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Procedure for Applying 
E-mail: employment@childrenshopeint.org

Fax:
314-427-4288

 Address: 11780 Borman Drive,  St. Louis, MO 63146.