Director, Life Recovery Program – Men’s Life Recovery

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees program’s daily schedule and environment to ensure the goals of the program are Gospel-centered and consistently balanced physically, spiritually, mentally, socially, and emotionally.
• Maintains and clarifies program standards according to the handbook.
• Confronts and counsels interpersonal issues of staff, volunteers, and clients, working to keep conflict within the program to a minimum.
• Provides the leadership and motivation to retain a qualified and professional team of staff and volunteers.
• Leads meetings with the program team to maintain clear communication about client issues, progress, and actions necessary to assure the quality of client recovery.
• Assigns programmatic tasks evenly among the program team. Oversees completion of each.
• Develop relationships with local churches, social agencies, and other similar programs for both edification and the ability to refer.
• As a representative of Nashville Rescue Mission, develops relationships with community partners who contribute to the wider community of homeless organizations.
• The director works closely with the volunteer department to build and maintain a strong educational volunteer base.
• Works with the Director of Therapy and Life Coaching to carry out program goals.
• Teachers in the core curriculum and chapels on a regular basis and as needed.
• Counsels one-on-one and in groups on a regular basis and as needed.
• Regularly evaluates, reports, and provides advice to Vice President, Ministries in the pursuit of excellence.
• Completes summary of program progress monthly to share with Board and donors.
• Represents the program and Nashville Rescue Mission to the public in an ongoing professional manner.

Other Duties :

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

BS / BA from an accredited college or university in Theology, Social Services, or related area with 5-7 years experience in recovery or life transformation program leadership or 12 years of relevant work experience and demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position.

Master’s level preferred.

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Team player with a positive and optimistic attitude.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, lead, and motivate staff and volunteers.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills and demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and independent thinking.
• Professional image with excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Acquire and maintain valid and current certifications for certain skills such as Crisis Prevention, first aid, CPR, and Narcan.

Nashville Rescue Mission will provide certifications.

• Ability to qualify as a Designated Mission Vehicle Driver under NRM insurance policy :
• Valid driver’s license
• Have no more than two moving violations in a 3-year period or more than one accident in a 1-year period
• Proof of insurance on personal vehicle (current)

Physical Factors :

• Proficient reading and writing skills; typing / computer usage.
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, push, and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less.
• Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
30+ days ago