Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Housing Services. General Responsibilities :
- Responsible for serving as a resource person and case manager to support families involved in the Permanency Services program.
- Establishes and maintains professional and supportive relationships with youth, resource families, and birth families, referring personnel, treatment providers, and others involved in the lives of children and youth.
- Meets regularly in the youth’s home to provide skill development and on-going case management services to coordinate the treatment planning and services provided according to the Treatment Plan and clinical direction.
- Maintains regular contact with referring personnel and attends and testifies at court proceedings involving children and youth in care.
Education / Training : A bachelor’s degree in social service or a related field of study normally required; A Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience : A minimum of two (2) year’s related experience normally required. ADA : Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.
Compensation and Benefits :
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees. Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
We also offer tuition assistance , generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match , voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and the ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000.
Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events.
Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund , which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times.
In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund , which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.
Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.EOE / M / F / VETS / Disabled Social WorkerAdoptionFoster CarePermanency
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