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• Support the Director of Casework in overall
  program design.
• Develop and manage Aftercare goals, budgets,
  strategies, staffing plans and evaluation metrics.
• Lead and manage the activities of the
  Aftercare Department to meet global and local standards, strategies, and
  outcomes.
• Supervise, support, and mentor the staff in
  the Aftercare Department.
• Identify, develop, maintain, and liaise with
  IJM Aftercare Partner organizations.
• Improve work product of Aftercare Department
  through training, mentoring and oversight.
• Represent interests of the Aftercare
  Department to other departments and staff.

• Build and strengthen social working relationships
  with IJM clients and their families.
• Provide needs assessments and treatment plans
  to ensure restoration of clients.
• Keenly monitor and evaluate client progress
  towards defined aftercare goals.
• Regularly track case related data on paper
  and electronic case tracking management systems.

• Provide Aftercare services (medical care,
  counseling, income generation, food support, educational assistance,
  housing, etc.) to clients directly and through aftercare partners.
• Respond to crises affecting client safety
  with guidance from the Director of Casework.
• Provide counseling and support for clients
  involved in mediations and litigations.

• Support Attorneys in preparing client for and
  participating in legal proceedings.
• Provide Attorneys and Investigators with
  feedback and information relevant to client representation and IJM’s
  intervention.
• Assist in hosting guests, visitors, and
  volunteers at the IJM Office.

• Participate in IJM programs in
  professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in psychology, counseling or social work. Graduate studies or
  additional certifications in related fields preferred.
• A minimum of five or more years’ experience
  in counseling, psychology or social work.
• Previous exposure and experience in leading a
  team or organization.
• Previous experience in working with indigent,
  HIV positive, or otherwise vulnerable clients.
• Prior experience in partnering with other
  social service providers.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word,
  Outlook and Excel.
• Applicants with a valid driver’s License
  preferred.
• Mature Christian faith as defined by the
  Apostles’ Creed.
• Passionate commitment to IJM’s mission and
  values.
• Attention to detail, organized and
  disciplined with priorities.
• Professional in demeanor, appearance, writing
  and oral communication.
• Works well under stress with a sustained
  positive attitude.
• Exceptionally high level of honesty and
  integrity.
• Intelligent, organized, creative and
  proactive problem solver.
• Proven ability to cooperate effectively in a
  multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency in English and Luganda, with
  excellent writing and speaking in both.

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