Nashville Anti Human Trafficking CoalitionRescue Team Member (Rescue Coordinator in Training)Department
Rescue & Transportation
Reports To
Lead Rescue Coordinator
Secondary Oversight
Director of Operations & Rescue
Position Type
Full-Time
Starting Salary
$45,000 annually with opportunity for growth based on performance and advancement.
Position Overview
The Rescue Team Member serves on the front lines of the Nashville Anti Human Trafficking Coalition’s Rescue Program. This role functions as a training pathway into the Rescue Coordinator position, providing hands-on experience supporting survivor interventions, assessments, placements, and transportation coordination.
This individual serves as a bridge between the world survivors are leaving and the new life they are stepping into. The role requires someone who can hold firm boundaries while demonstrating compassion, discernment, and spiritual maturity when working with women in extremely vulnerable situations.
The Rescue Team Member works closely with the Lead Rescue Coordinator, Transportation Coordinator, and Director of Rescue to ensure every rescue is handled with excellence, safety, and dignity.
Because rescue work often involves crisis situations, this role requires strong communication, emotional resilience, organizational ability, and the capacity to remain calm while managing multiple moving parts.
Work ScheduleTraining Period (First 30–60 Days)
- On-site Monday–Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Hands-on training with Lead Rescue Coordinator
Standard Schedule After Training
- Monday–Friday
- 3:00 PM – Building Close (On Site)
- Remote on-call availability until 11:00 PM
Weekend Rotation
- Every other weekend on-call rotation
Rescue needs frequently arise outside traditional working hours, so schedule flexibility is required.
Core ResponsibilitiesRescue Support & Survivor Care
- Assist with planning and coordinating survivor interventions
- Participate in survivor intake and readiness assessments (in person or by phone)
- Help evaluate readiness and willingness for services
- Support survivors transitioning from crisis toward stability
- Maintain communication with survivors, case managers, and families when appropriate
Rescue Logistics & Coordination
Work closely with:
- Rescue Director
- Lead Rescue and Transportation Coordinator
- Rescue Coordinator
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating transportation to:
· Detox facilities
· Treatment centers
· Trauma programs
· Sober living communities
- Preparing and distributing supplies from the Rescue Closet
- Coordinating supply deliveries when needed
- Maintaining inventory and organization of the Rescue Closet
Data & Reporting
- Enter and maintain client records in the Apricot database
- Update case notes, placement changes, and rescue activity
- Maintain supporting spreadsheets for rescue tracking
- Assist in generating reports for leadership
- Ensure documentation is accurate and timely
Communication & Team Coordination
- Maintain communication with rescue partners, counselors, and referral agencies
- Coordinate transportation logistics with the transportation team
- Assist with cross-department communication when survivors transition into Restore services
Organizational Engagement
As a representative of NAHT, the Rescue Team Member may also:
- Assist with tours, events, and presentations
- Support fundraising opportunities when requested
- Share program insight or testimony when appropriate
- Identify approved storytelling opportunities that highlight program impact
Spiritual & Cultural Expectations
NAHT is a faith-based organization whose work is rooted in the belief that:
“All roads of justice and healing lead to Jesus.”
Team members are expected to actively participate in the spiritual culture of the organization.
Staff Devotional Participation
Staff participate in a daily devotional text chain, which includes:
- Reading the designated scripture
- Sharing reflections or insights as led by leadership
Church Participation
Employees must:
- Be an active member of a local church
- If relocating, actively seek a church home
Weekly Staff Gathering
Attendance required:
- Wednesday Staff Meeting
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Biblically centered organizational gathering
Confidentiality & Professional Conduct
Due to the sensitive nature of this work, all Rescue staff must:
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding survivors
- Follow all NAHT safety and privacy policies
- Exercise discretion in communication
- Demonstrate emotional maturity and professionalism
Preferred QualificationsExperience
- Experience working with vulnerable populations
- Background in addiction recovery, trauma care, or ministry
- Knowledge of treatment programs and recovery pathways
Certifications (Preferred)
- Peer Recovery Certification
- LADAC Certification
Additional Requirements
Due to the nature of rescue work and the responsibility of transporting survivors, the following standards apply.
Recovery Requirements (If Applicable)
- Candidates in recovery must have at least 18 months of continuous sobriety
- Candidates must demonstrate they are actively working a program of recovery
These expectations help ensure staff are personally supported while serving individuals experiencing trauma and addiction recovery.
Driving Requirements
- Valid driver’s license required
- Clean driving record for a minimum of 12 months with no accidents
- Ability to operate NAHT vehicles and transport survivors when necessary
These requirements exist to ensure the safety of both staff and the vulnerable individuals we serve.
Skills & Competencies
Strong candidates will demonstrate:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
- Strong logistical and organizational abilities
- Compassion balanced with appropriate boundaries
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Strong teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities under pressure
Technology Requirements
Working knowledge of:
- Microsoft Office
- Database systems (Apricot preferred)
- Spreadsheet tracking tools
Wellness Requirement
Because of the emotionally intensive nature of rescue work, employees must:
- Be actively engaged with a therapist or willing to begin counseling if not currently engaged.
This helps ensure staff remain emotionally healthy while supporting survivors who carry significant trauma.
30 / 60 / 90 Day Development & Review Process
This position is a Rescue Coordinator training pathway, and employees participate in a structured development process.
30-Day Review
Focus: Orientation & Foundations
Evaluation areas include:
- Understanding NAHT mission and rescue procedures
- Intervention protocol comprehension
- Familiarity with treatment networks
- Apricot documentation training
- Team communication and responsiveness
- Demonstration of cultural and spiritual alignment
Supervisor evaluates readiness for limited rescue responsibilities.
60-Day Review
Focus: Applied Rescue Support
Evaluation areas include:
- Participation in active rescues
- Survivor communication
- Transportation coordination
- Documentation accuracy
- Logistics management
- Emotional maturity and professionalism
Supervisor evaluates growing operational independence.
90-Day Review
Focus: Role Readiness
Evaluation areas include:
- Full rescue workflow participation
- Partner communication
- Crisis response and decision-making
- Documentation quality
- Leadership potential
- Readiness for future Rescue Coordinator responsibilities
Following the 90-day review, leadership may determine:
- Continued development in the Rescue Team Member role
- Advancement toward Rescue Coordinator
- Additional mentorship or training
Physical & Emotional Demands
This role may involve:
- Traveling to meet survivors
- Responding to crisis situations
- Managing emotionally intense conversations
- Evening and weekend work
Candidates must demonstrate emotional resilience and strong personal support systems.
Commitment to NAHT Mission
All employees must demonstrate commitment to:
- NAHT’s mission
- NAHT’s values
- NAHT’s spiritual foundation
- Survivor-informed care practices
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have lived recovery experience?
- If in recovery, do you have at least 24 months of sobriety and are working an active program?
- Are you willing to submit to a background check and drug test?
- Are you comfortable working in a Christian faith-based environment where we engage in prayer and devotion daily?
Work Location: In person
