Community Manager - Sunshine Acres Children's Home

Job Description

Job Description

Leadership That Changes Lives

Every child deserves a safe home, caring adults, and the opportunity to heal.

For more than 70 years, Sunshine Acres Children's Home has provided children who have been separated from their parents with a loving, stable, Christian home where they can grow into healthy, successful adults. We believe children flourish when surrounded by committed caregivers, strong relationships, and a community that truly cares.

We're seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as a Community Manager.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about children, thrives in leadership, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families every day. The Opportunity

As a Community Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of several placement homes on our beautiful 109-acre campus while leading and supporting the Houseparents who care for our children.

You'll work closely with our Program Director, counselors, healthcare staff, academic team, and other leaders to ensure every child receives outstanding emotional, physical, educational, and spiritual care.

This role requires someone who can balance compassion with accountability, lead through relationships, and confidently navigate the challenges that come with serving children from difficult backgrounds.

No two days are ever the same—and that's exactly what makes this role so rewarding. Our Most Important Qualification

At Sunshine Acres, our ministry is rooted in a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ. While education, experience, and leadership skills are essential, the most important qualification for this role is a genuine, growing faith in Christ.

We're looking for someone who is living out a daily, abiding relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrates Christian character in both their personal and professional life, and desires to lead others with humility, wisdom, grace, and truth. We value leaders who seek God's direction daily, model biblical principles, and are passionate about serving children and families as an expression of their faith.

Because this is a ministry leadership position, we are seeking someone whose relationship with Christ is evident through a consistent walk with Him, active involvement in a Bible-believing church, and a wholehearted commitment to the mission and Christian values of Sunshine Acres Children's Home. Qualifications & Characteristics

· Bachelor's degree, ideally in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.

· Minimum three years of experience in child and family services.

· Minimum three years of supervisory or direct leadership experience working with children and families.

· Experience working directly with at-risk children.

· Excellent communication, organization, and human relations skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

· Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain).

· Clean driving record.

· Ability to obtain and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

· Preferred: Experience working within a Christian ministry or faith-based organization.

What You'll Be Responsible For

· Lead, coach, encourage, and support multiple Houseparent teams

· Participate in child admissions, screenings, and placement decisions

· Coordinate child intakes and ensure all required documentation and licensing requirements are completed

· Partner with parents, guardians, counselors, schools, referral agencies, and community providers

· Monitor each child's emotional, behavioral, educational, physical, and spiritual progress

· Coordinate family visits and collaborate with counselors to support family, group, and individual counseling

· Support Houseparents through behavioral interventions and crisis situations

· Coordinate Houseparent schedules, PTO, vacations, and staffing coverage

· Recruit, onboard, mentor, and develop Houseparents

· Ensure compliance with Arizona licensing standards and required documentation

· Assist with campus events and provide leadership during children's activities when needed

· Help cultivate a healthy, Christ-centered culture throughout the Direct Care department

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director

Why Sunshine Acres?

This is more than a career—it's a calling.

Every day, you'll have the opportunity to influence children who need stability, hope, encouragement, and unconditional love. You'll invest not only in their lives but also in the Houseparents who faithfully care for them each day.

At Sunshine Acres, you'll become part of a mission-driven team that believes every child deserves the opportunity to heal, belong, and thrive. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care for one another, are committed to excellence, and share a common purpose of serving Christ by serving children.

If you're looking for work that challenges you, stretches your leadership, deepens your faith, and leaves a lasting impact on future generations, we'd love to meet you. Benefits

· Competitive salaried position starting at $55,000+

· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

· Housing provided on our beautiful 109-acre campus

· Meals provided while on duty

· Paid time off

· Professional development opportunities

· A supportive Christian workplace

· Meaningful work with eternal significance

Join Our Mission

If you believe God has called you to use your leadership gifts to serve children and strengthen families, we invite you to apply.

Applicants should understand that this is both a ministry and a leadership position. We are looking for someone who is excited to grow spiritually, lead with excellence, and help create a Christ-centered community where children, Houseparents, and teammates can flourish.

Together, we can provide hope, healing, and home to children who need it most.