The Mission
International Justice Mission (IJM) is a global non-governmental human rights organization which protects the poor from violence by rescuing victims, bringing the criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts.
The nature of abuses we intervene in include slavery, child sexual exploitation, property grabbing against widows and orphans, police abuse of power to mention a few. In Kampala Uganda, our casework focus is on eliminating property grabbing against widows and orphans through an effective and efficient public justice system.
The Need
International Justice Mission is seeking an Aftercare Volunteer on IJM’s Casework team, working to help ensure that the Aftercare team provides holistic support for widows and orphans who have been victims of property grabbing, as well as providing the initial contact with potential clients.
This position is based in Kampala, Uganda, requires regular travel to and from areas within Mukono District during work hours, and reports to the IJM Kampala Senior Aftercare Specialist.
Responsibilities
The Aftercare Volunteer has responsibility for all aftercare services. Most services are field-based and require travel to and from clients’ homes, schools, and hospitals throughout Mukono District. The Volunteer will work alongside Aftercare specialists to render individual, group, and family therapy as well as case management and linkage coordination. The Volunteer will function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and makes necessary referrals for community services that clients need. Some specific responsibilities are as follows:
• Support in monitoring IGAs for clients and give an update to the department.
• Work with the Aftercare Intern and Aftercare Assistant to document aftercare success stories and best practices.
• Help Aftercare Team in documenting services that clients have received into a Case Tracking Management System (CTMS).
• Support the counseling specialist to organize group therapy meetings.
• Conduct “Needs Assessment” for new clients to determine required aftercare services.
• Ensure that all caseload files are up to date with all required documentation on CTMS.
• Help to identify residential and mental health providers on addressing mental wellbeing of clients.
• Support in the development of aftercare sustainability plan.
• Support the department to organize meetings and workshops for clients.
• Conduct monthly visits/follow ups for clients in the community.
• Manage clients food process by ensuring that clients sign when they get food, liaise with the Finance Department on food payment among others.
• Liaise with all selected service providers on Aftercare Services.
• Work with Aftercare Specialist on managing clients housing construction projects.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
• Degree in Social Work or comparable field of study.
• Excellent critical and analytical thinking, high quality writing skills and flexible.
• Fluency in English and Luganda, with excellent writing and speaking in both.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
Critical Qualities
• Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
• Passionate commitment to IJM’s mission and values.
• 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.
• Ability to cooperate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
HOW TO APPLY:
By E-mail (preferred method):
ugandarecruiting@ijm.org
By Mail:
International Justice Mission
Attn: National Director of Human Resources
P.O. Box 502
Ntinda, Kampala, UGANDA
By Hand:
International Justice Mission
Attn: Human Resources
Plot 15 Suuna Road, Ntinda
Kampala, UGANDA
*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.