Organizational Structure

Board of Directors

Hillcrest Transitional Housing is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, which determines policies and procedures for the organization. Board members have the responsibilities of securing funding, approving budget, authorizing capital expenditures, employing the Executive Director, transacting legal business, and promoting positive public relations with the surrounding community. Directors are expected to attend bi-monthly meetings and special sessions to fulfill their obligations.

Program Staff

• Executive Director - The executive director oversees the global and central operations of Hillcrest Ministries by implementing policies, plans, and managing the associate director and executive assistant. The executive director is ultimately responsible for the management of fiscal resources, expansion of affiliate sites, public relations, volunteer coordination, and administration of the program. The executive director reports to the Chairman of the Hillcrest Ministries Board of Directors.

• Associate Director - The associate director oversees the daily operations of Hillcrest Ministries at the local level. The associate director is also responsible for developing and maintaining annual support of affiliates under his/her care.

• Case Manager - The case manager reports to the executive director. His/Her duties are outlined in the previous Case Management section.

• Executive Assistant - The executive assistant reports to the executive director. He/She is responsible for all financial records database and management of all correspondence to donors and supporters.

• Office Manager - The office manager also provides clerical support, answers phones, coordinates in-kind donations, and participates in initial screening of potential residents. The office manager also acts as the organizational hub of Hillcrest Ministries, providing administrative support to all positions.

• Resident Managers - The resident managers act as house parents who care for the families in residence and provide regular upkeep of the apartment houses. The three resident managers report to the executive director. Their responsibilities are to conduct community living meetings, assign household chores, and be available to help families in case of emergency and on weekends. The resident manager receives no salary and pays for use of utilities; however, he/she receives as a stipend the use of an apartment at no cost.