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Director of Clinical Programs

Job description

Rest Stop Ministries, Inc. (RSM), a Christian nonprofit (501c3) in the Greater Nashville, TN area dedicated to comprehensive, holistic, trauma-informed healing and economic empowerment of female survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, is recruiting for a Director of Clinical Programs to lead our program team.

The Director of Clinical Programs provides leadership and oversight for Rest Stop Ministries’ clinical programs, including our Residential and Alumni Aftercare services, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care for survivors of sex trafficking. This role is responsible for program management, growth, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on standardizing best practices, fostering clear team communication, and strengthening systems of care. The Director supervises direct care staff, provides clinical expertise, and (with assistance) ensures that volunteers and interns are engaged in meaningful ways to support holistic healing. This position ensures program consistency, alignment with organizational goals, and measurable outcomes that reflect the ongoing excellence and sustainability of our clinical programs. The ideal candidate is a licensed counselor or social worker in the state of Tennessee, has experience applying clinical skills to female trauma, substance abuse, victim assistance, and/or human trafficking, and has demonstrated experience leading and organizing a clinical program with supervision responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

Develop, implement, and manage psychosocial, clinical programs and services for residents and alumni of our program
Develop and enhance our programs to ensure comprehensive provision of trauma-informed services, including trauma therapy, case management, support groups, educational programs, social events, and healthy lifestyle programs
Produce, organize, and oversee the program schedule
Nurture and maintain an active pipeline of referral sources, ensuring a consistent stream of incoming residents
Provide oversight of all direct care services, ensuring a seamless system of care between the direct care day staff and the residential staff
Identify and develop a psychosocial curriculum for residents and staff
Utilizing appropriate de-escalation or crisis intervention skills, oversee interventions regarding emergent care, medical-detox, respite care, relapse care, etc., for RSM graduates or alumni
Build professional relationships and partnerships with referring agencies and other survivor resource providers, locally and nationally
Monitor and ensure the quality of service and program effectiveness through regular survivor assessments and analysis of programs
Actively supervise, train, develop, and recognize direct care staff

What We’re Looking For

Due to the sensitive nature of our work with female survivors of sex trafficking, this position is only open to females
Minimum: Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Tennessee or with the ability to be licensed in Tennessee within a mutually agreed upon amount of time; Preferred: LPC/MHSP, LCSW, LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist in the state of Tennessee
At least five years’ experience in case management or equivalent position, applying clinical skills with individuals and support groups, preferably with female trauma, substance abuse, sexual exploitation, victim assistance, and/or human trafficking populations
Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate best practices around counseling/social work services for at-risk individuals and working with persons in crisis
Working knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with community providers
Demonstrated ability to build rapport and gain trust with diverse populations
Successful supervisory or management experience, with the ability to motivate others toward goal achievement and teamwork
Excellent organizational skills
Moderate level of computer skills, specifically Word, Excel, and databases (or Google equivalents). Experience with Salesforce is a plus
Must have a heart and a passion for seeing the broken restored

Details:

Full-time, on-site in Lebanon, TN
Occasional weekends and evenings may be required. An occasional overnight stay may be required in emergent situations.

How To Apply:

If you’re a motivated clinical program leader who wants to make a difference by helping survivors of sex trafficking thrive, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected], detailing your specific interest and qualifications. Phone calls will not be accepted.

Employment will be contingent upon satisfactory background checks, references, and verification of the information provided.

Residential Coach

Rest Stop Ministries, Inc. (RSM), a Christian nonprofit 501 (c) (3) the Greater Nashville, TN area dedicated to comprehensive, holistic, trauma-informed healing and economic empowerment of female survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, is recruiting for a Residential Coach for our long-term residential program.

The Residential Coach position is full-time (35-40 hours per week) and involves providing direct coaching to residents. The position will report primarily to the Residential Manager, with guidance provided by the Director of Clinical Programs as needed. The Residential Coach, along with the other residential staff members, also serves as a voice for the residents during the weekly Tuesday morning staff meeting.

The ideal candidate will have previous verifiable residential experience with a teen or adult population. Two years of experience working in a relevant field preferred. Trauma-informed care experience would be beneficial for the position. The selected individual must possess the ability to coexist peacefully within the community while upholding the values and standards of Rest Stop Ministries.

We are seeking the right candidate with a heart and passion for seeing the broken restored. We have a strong team of like-minded individuals all moving towards the common goal of restoration for those in our care. Although the position is full-time, the arrangement of the hours could allow the Residential Coach to hold other gainful employment if desired.

Hours:

The hours and days of the week may vary, depending on programming needs, but are typically (2) 16-hour shifts per week or a 24-hour weekend shift plus a 16-hour shift, as follows:

Friday or Saturday night: 5:00 pm through 5:00 pm the following day (24-hour shift)
Sunday night through Thursday night: 5:00 pm through 9:00 am the following day (16-hour shift)
Required Tuesday morning staff meeting: 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Pay:

$15.00/hour

Special Note:

Due to the special sensitivities of our unique population, this position is open to women only. Survivors who are 5 years post-incident/experience with trafficking and have therapeutically dealt with their past and maintained sobriety from addictive substances for at least 2 years may qualify for this position and are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities Include:

Through servant-leadership and role-model example:

Desire to serve women in recovery from trafficking, trauma, and substance abuse
Set the tone for a loving, caring community of support and growth; be available and approachable to residents for support and assistance while in the home
Utilize de-escalation, crisis intervention, or conflict resolution skills as needed in crisis situations
Uphold and direct applicable RSM policies & procedures and the RSM Residential Handbook
Maintain a living environment of safety, cleanliness, and order with shared responsibilities in accordance with RSM policy
Conduct daily chore checks
Facilitate the medication process for residents according to the RSM Medication Management Policy & Procedure
Provide resident transportation, using RSM vehicles, to local meetings and/or appointments
Participate in training and continuing education opportunities to increase knowledge and skills
Other Duties as assigned by/agreed upon by Residential Manager and/or Director of Clinical Programs

Qualifications:

Two years of experience working in a relevant field preferred
- Experience working with sex trafficking survivors, victim services, domestic violence, addictions, substance abuse, and/or other persons in crisis or vulnerable populations
Trauma-informed care experience would be beneficial
Confident in handling the role of authority within a loving community of support and mutual respect
Ability to work alone, follow directions and uphold written and verbal instructions
Ability to facilitate domestic tasks like meal preparation/cleanup, assist residents with personal needs, and generally be a supportive presence in a home environment
Ability to emotionally regulate in crisis or intense emotional situations
Ability to manage the balance of crisis work with self-care practices
Ability to motivate others towards achieving goals
Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, nonjudgmental, open personal qualities, and a clear sense of boundaries
Ability to work as a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality as required by law, professional codes of ethics, and in the best interest of survivors
Able to provide own transportation, and proof of liability insurance necessary to transport passengers in agency vehicle
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to establish rapport

Additional Requirements:

A background check is required
Minimum of 2 years sobriety required for individuals in recovery
Initial and subsequent random drug screening is required
Valid driver’s license, state-required driver’s insurance, and access to reliable personal transportation; ability to travel throughout Middle TN
Must be willing to embrace and exemplify our core values and statement of faith

There are no funds available for relocation for this position.

If you are interested in the Residential Coach position with Rest Stop Ministries, please email/send a cover letter and resume to Randy Woicik, Director of Property and Program Operations, at [email protected].

Contract Respite Care Coach (PRN)

The Contract Respite Care Coach (PRN) provides direct evening and overnight coaching and support for the residents of Rest Stop Ministries. This is a unique “coaching” role whereby a balance of Authority and Agape Love is practiced effectively enough to maintain genuine relationship while keeping the appropriate level of authority in the home. While an orientation is provided to familiarize the contractor with our operations, the contractor brings their own maturity, responsibility, and relationship-building skills to the role. This position is a temporary contract position, scheduled as needed, and accepted when available.

Primary Responsibilities:

Through servant-leadership and role-model example:
Set the tone for a loving, caring community of support and growth; be available and approachable to residents for support and assistance while in the home
Confident to handle role of authority within a loving community of support and mutual respect
Utilize de-escalation, crisis intervention or conflict resolution skills as needed in crisis situations
Ability to work alone
Ability to facilitate domestic tasks like meal preparation/cleanup, assist residents with personal needs, and generally be a supportive presence in a home environment
Facilitate the medication process for residents according to the RSM Medication Management Policy & Procedure
Provide resident transportation, using RSM vehicles (if 25+ years of age), to local meetings and/or appointments

Qualifications:

Due to the sensitive nature of our work with female survivors of sex trafficking, this position is only open to females.
Experience/education in social work, counseling, residential programs or related a plus

Mature, responsible female with a vibrant Christian witness
Must have a heart and a passion for seeing the broken restored, and a desire to serve women in recovery from trafficking, trauma, substance abuse
Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, nonjudgmental, open personal
qualities, clear sense of boundaries
Ability to respond to crisis and/or escalated behavior calmly and with confidence
Ability to work as a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality as required by law, professional codes of ethics, and in the best interest of survivors
Able to provide own transportation; and proof of liability insurance; ability and willingness to transport passengers in agency vehicle (if 25+ years of age)
Available to work in Lebanon, Tennessee from the hours of 5:00 pm – 9:00 am one to two nights per week on occasion (ability to sleep from approximately 11:00pm to 6:00 am)

Additional Requirements:

Available to attend an 8-hour orientation session on-site prior to contract finalization
A background check is required
Valid driver’s license, state-required driver’s insurance, and access to reliable personal transportation

NOTE: Survivors must be 5 years post incident/experience with trafficking, must have therapeutically dealt with their past, and maintained sobriety from addictive substances for at least 2 years to qualify for this contract position.

Work Hours:

This is an hourly, contract (1099) position. Hours may vary depending on shift accepted – it is typically one or
more 16-hour overnight shifts, but some shifts may be offered that are longer hours. Shift may be on a weeknight or weekend. During shift hours, private sleeping quarters are provided in the residential house. There may be occasional times of interrupted sleep if a resident requires support during the night.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Randy Woicik, Director of Property & Program Operations, at [email protected].