Steven Sparks

• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
• Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
• Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
• Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.

• Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to CADRE residents, and staff.
• Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
• Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
• Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Responsible for the planning and formulating of the men's educational center, developed and implemented 12 month education curriculum. Developed assessment tools for determining educational needs. Planned, formulated and assessed goal, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards, Biblical Counseling and Taught classes.

• Assisted in development and implementation of Christ centered addiction recovery programs
• Provided mentoring, discipleship training, case management and recovery support
• Carried full case load of men for spiritual counseling
• Facilitated support groups such as Genesis and Peer Support groups in men's twelve month inpatient residential setting
• Coordinated program scheduling and work therapy development
• Developed reentry transitional and after care programs
• Coordinated communication among volunteers, staff and Life Change Program to foster high degree of understanding of missions core value

• Managed operations and programs of Teen Challenges Adult Men's Education Center
• Developed education curriculum for twelve month Drug and Alcohol Program
• Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards
• Taught classes in employment readiness, interviewing skills
• Modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements
• Taught various classes on Theology, Christology, Ecclesiology and other doctrines of Bible

• Maintained positive living environment by providing residents with healthy and drug free environment
• Communicated effectively with residents, staff and other by listening, being respectful and promoting positive demeanor
• Created all Life Change Program work schedules so that every area essential for smooth operation of facility was covered
• Enforced policies and safety standards through building and residents rooms
• Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes
• Conducted daily welfare checks and ensured that all resident needs were met by coordinating with facility staff