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
 

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.