Director of Aftercare
Nairobi,
Kenya
The
Need
International
Justice Mission is a dynamic and highly professional organization that has
experienced high-speed growth and an ever-increasing platform of work.
The
Kenya office has experienced increased casework that requires dynamic
individual to lead the strategic aftercare efforts.
The
Director of Aftercare will develop, coordinate and implement IJM’s aftercare
strategy so that all individuals rescued from oppression can receive
appropriate, sustainable, client-focused rehabilitation within Minimum
Standards of Care.
This
position is based in Nairobi and reports directly to the Director of Casework.
Responsibilities
Aftercare Management
- Develop
a comprehensive aftercare strategy for all types of cases handled by the
Field Office;
- Act
as a liaison to other NGOs, government leaders and social service
providers in Kenya as well as assuring the professional quality of
aftercare opportunities;
- Organize
and maintain detailed records of aftercare information in case management
system
- Ensure
that aftercare operations remain on budget;
- Liaise
with other IJM offices to develop aftercare policies, procedures and
protocol;
- Develop
a comprehensive system of child placement for IJM clients;
- Provide
staff training to enhance their ability to provide client-focused and
client-sensitive intervention;
- Implement
short and long range goals of the IJM-Kenya aftercare department and
evaluate the outcomes;
- Maintain
confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
Leadership
- Supervise
aftercare staff members and casework administrator;
- Participate
in the leadership of the office;
- Formulate
the objectives for each social worker with respect to aftercare functions
and in accordance with the FO Mission Memo and Strategic Plans, ensuring
that objectives in the assignment memoranda are achieved;
- Provide
regular constructive feedback and guidance to aftercare staff members,
including routine performance evaluations and reviews; and
- Conduct
annual evaluations for each aftercare worker and conduct an evaluation
meeting to discuss the employee’s strengths and opportunities for growth.
Casework
- Coordinate
casework such that an aftercare worker is at all court hearings and legal
counseling sessions relevant to child-complainants’ cases and
investigations of traumatized persons;
- Cooperate
with partner organizations to develop and implement short and long term
care strategies to ensure clients receive necessary assistance and
appropriate care in recovering from the trauma of abuse, including
overseeing the counseling program and child placement efforts of IJM-Kenya;
- Ensure
an aftercare presence when child clients have appointments with medical
and psychological professionals, as necessary;
- Maintain
case files and prepare preliminary and follow-up reports regarding the
status of each client;
- Prepare
monthly and aftercare annual reports;
- Coordinate
response to rescue/crisis situations;
- Carry
out other additional assignments as may be assigned by the FO
Director/Director of Casework.
Travel
Requirements
- This
position requires approximately 75% of travel within the environs of
Nairobi.
Required
Skills and Experience
- Fluent
written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili;
- Master’s
degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology or related field from an
accredited university;
- At
least five years of relevant social work experience with at least 3 years
in leadership/management position;
- Work
experience and knowledge in child placement, counseling, assisting victims
of trauma especially sexual abuse, needs assessment, case management,
program development, monitoring and evaluation, training and facilitation,
resource mobilization, networking and coordination, research and child
development;
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office;
- Ability
to communicate, coordinate and build relationships with Christian
ministries, churches and law enforcement fellowships of the Christian
community in Kenya and around the world.
Critical
Qualities
- Mature
orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;
- Person
of integrity and honesty;
- Strong
attention to detail and disciplined with priorities;
- Sustained
positive attitude;
- Excellent
interpersonal skills;
- Evident
passion to help people suffering injustice and oppression; and
- Effective
team player and leader.
Organization
information
- Competitive
salary and medical benefits;
- Applications
accepted until the position is filled.
The
Mission
The
mission of International Justice Mission® is to protect people from violent
forces of injustice by securing rescue and restoration for victims and ensuring
public justice systems work for the poor.
Send
Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith*
By
Mail:
International
Justice Mission
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 25743 00603
Nairobi
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 25743 00603
Nairobi
By
Fax: (020)
2014628
By
E-mail: kenyarecruiting@ijm.org
*What
is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian
faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The
statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a
separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your
spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or
place of worship.