REST SUMMARY
REST exists to provide pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for victims of sex trafficking and people involved in the sex trade. REST offers programs that are centered on the strengths, needs and individual choices of each survivor we serve. In fiscal 2019 REST connected with 785 individuals through our holistic continuum of services. In all of our programs, we work with survivors to increase their safety and move toward healing, stability and economic self-sufficiency. REST believes that everyone deserves to be loved and everyone deserves a life without exploitation. We are motivated and inspired by our faith as a Christian organization and dedicated to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUMMARY
The Board of Directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization. To that end it: 1) determines how the organization will carry out its mission through long and short-range planning; 2) adopts an annual budget and provides fiscal oversight; 3) recruits, orients, and develops board members; 4) hires and evaluates the performance of the Executive Director; 5) evaluates the overall performance of the organization in achieving the mission; and 6) establishes policies for the effective management of the organization.
This Program Development board member brings knowledge and experience to REST in the area of organizational programming for vulnerable populations. The Program Development board member will provide influence and direction for the Executive Director or Program Manager in an effort to help develop programs within REST that are effective, sustainable, outcome-based, and reputable.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Understand and promote the organization’s mission
• Be familiar with the organization’s programs, policies, and operations
• Work collaboratively to center the voices and needs of victims and survivors of sex trafficking and people with lived experience in the sex trade when making decisions for the organization
• Inform organizational values, policies, and practices to support sustainability and healthy expansion
• Attend board meetings and appropriate committee meetings as applicable
• Actively offer to take on special assignments or serve on at least one committee
• Review agenda and supporting documents prior to meetings
• Make an annual contribution to the organization commensurate with ability
• Leverage network to support the fundraising efforts of the organization
• Contribute to recruiting guests and sponsors for A Night of REST annual gala
• Keep current on issues and developments in the anti-trafficking movement and approaches to serving survivors of sexual exploitation
• Adhere to the REST code of ethics, conflict of interest policy, and confidentiality policy
• Contribute to the improvement of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization
• Contribute to the spiritual health of the board of directors and the executive team
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work alongside Executive Director and Program Manager to review and/or inform REST programs providing feedback and recommendations to ensure quality clinical care is being provided throughout REST
• Work with Executive Director or Program Manager to maintain an accurate and current understanding on the state of affairs for each REST program. Provide up-to-date information on the state of programs to the Board of Directors
• Initiate and guide program evaluations with the goal of identifying problem areas and ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide insights into trauma-informed, strengths-based practices to inform REST programs
• Assist in identifying and integrating evidence-based practices into REST programs
• Partner with the staff leadership team to identify new programs that are needed in the community and determine whether or not REST should create those programs
• Provide oversight to ensure direct services are culturally appropriate and responsive to cultural differences
• Utilize personal network of community providers and agencies to foster cooperation and collaboration with other agencies in the social service system
• Encourage REST programs teams to develop healthy boundaries and rhythms of rest and replenishment to foster self-care and staff retention
• Other special assignments as applicable and/or as time allows
TIME COMMITMENTS (APPROXIMATE)
• Attend the REST Training Day (8 hours on a Saturday, offered quarterly)
• Attend and actively participate in board meetings, approximately two hours in length on Monday evenings, held every-other month
• Attend and actively participate in the annual meeting in May, approximately 3 hours
• Attend special events and fundraisers, including the annual A Night of REST Gala. (Two fundraisers per year recommended)
• Attend the annual REST Anniversary Party in November, (2 hours)
• Meet with Program Director and Executive Director to receive updates and provide insight and guidance as described above, etc. (approx 6 hours quarterly)
• Participate in special assignments in coordination with the executive team (time commitment is based on the assignment)
QUALIFICATIONS
As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of REST and be driven by the mission. The candidate should demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead social change.
• Proven education and professional track record in social work and/or direct human services
• Understanding and experience of how to evaluate programs to determine effectiveness
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially survivors of sexual exploitation preferred
• Experience in nonprofit management and governance preferred
• Ability to broaden the reach of the organization
• Willingness to invest time into the organization
• Demonstrates the characteristics of a servant leader
• Ability to engage in constructive and productive dialogue, valuing all voices and supporting consensus-driven decision making
• Board members must not represent a conflict of interest
• Board members must align with the REST Statement of Faith, values, and principles of care
• Board members must pass a criminal background check
LENGTH OF TERM:
Two years, no current limit on number of terms
REPORTS TO:
Entire Board of Directors
COMPENSATION:
This is a volunteer position
