Category/Shift/Hours per 2 week pay period:  Full-Time / Varied Shift / 80 hours per pay period

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Senior Living Services and Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries.

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting in the coordination of case management services for clients' educational, therapeutic, medical, and placement needs.  
• Ensuring the intake process is streamlined and clear to all involved while working closely with all team members to ensure intake and discharge timelines are met.
• Assist program staff by aiding in the documentation and communication process for clients
• Primarily responsible for assisting in the daily tasks to ensure that case management services are provided to youth in a timely manner.
• Organizes and attends arranged intakes for the local site to ensure all staff, and clients are apprised of the intake process.
• Supports staff in supervising, transporting, and communicating with UC as assigned.  
• Childline & DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.

Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field of study from an accredited college is preferred. 

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents. Bilingual Spanish/English fluency, preferred.

ADA: Occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use finger dexterity, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Occasionally required to move or lift items up to 25 pounds in weight

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.

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