Job Vacancy For Aftercase Team Manager

• Foster a culture of spiritual health and integrity by setting an example of mature, authentic Christian discipleship; and
• Continually lead and encourage the aftercare team and other IJM colleagues to prioritize their own spiritual formation and Christian discipleship as they engage in the work of justice.

• Recruit, train, and lead a highly effective, resilient, and cohesive Aftercare team consisting of IJM aftercare staff, interns, and volunteers;
• Provide leadership that ensures that the IJM Ghana office provides and models a highly effective, multi-disciplinary, and collaborative response to the target abuse;
• Serve as a model of servant leadership for IJM staff; and
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate concrete performance and leadership development objectives for aftercare staff.

• Partner effectively with government and non-government social services agencies to ensure effective rescue and restoration of victims and prosecution of perpetrators;
• Actively participate in national and local coalitions of aftercare stakeholders to continually improve services provided to child victims of forced labor trafficking;
• Contribute to the design and successful implementation of a cooperative plan to transform key pillars of the Ghanaian public justice system so that it provides trauma-informed, accessible, and sustainable protection to child victims of forced labor and trafficking;
• Contribute to the design and implementation of rigorous systems and processes for effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of IJM Ghana's Justice System Transformation activities and programming; and
• Effectively represent and leverage IJM Ghana's work and experience with key constituents and stakeholders.

• Lead and manage IJM-assisted casework interventions to ensure that victims are rescued and restored and that perpetrators are held accountable under law;
• Provide immediate assessments, crisis care, and advocacy for children coming out of forced labor trafficking and ensure all victims receive legally mandated government protections;
• Educate, train, and equip government and non-government partners in the effective aftercare and restoration of victims; and
• Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate strategies and best practices for effective IJM-assisted restoration of victims.

• Contribute to the development of the office's strategic plans and budgets;
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, IJM policies, and best practices;
• Develop and implement context-specific strategies and tactics consistent with IJM policies, protocols, and best practices;
• Continually increase the Aftercare Department's effectiveness, efficiency, and organization by developing, maintaining, and updating all operating protocols, reporting systems, and manuals;
• Maintain detailed client tracking systems and records of all aftercare activities;
• Generate timely, high quality written and verbal communications regarding the aftercare program to the Director of Casework;
• Ensure full compliance with the IJM Global Aftercare Policy and all relevant Minimum Standards of Care; and
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Casework.

• Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited university;
• A minimum of three years experience in direct practice, program development and implementation, and casework management;
• Minimum of three years experience successfully leading a team of staff, contractors, and volunteers in a multidisciplinary work environment;
• Experience in delivering trauma-focused counseling and related services;
• Experience of successful team building and management;
• Superior judgment and problem solving in a complex environment, specifically in relation to issues of child protection and family welfare;
• Fluency and professionalism in oral and written communication in English;
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the poor and the oppressed; and
• Strong leadership skills.

• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostle's Creed;
• Strong service ethic and a passion for IJM's mission;
• Able to achieve goals in a cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary setting;
• Meticulous attention to detail, disciplined with priorities and self-motivated;
• Effective leader, mentor, and trainer;
• Patient; works well under stress;
• Personable with a sustained positive attitude;
• Diplomatic, discreet and flexible;
• Professional demeanor in written and oral communication; and
• Evident passion to help people suffering injustice and oppression.

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