Case Manager III - Diakon : Job Details

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 Affordable Housing. General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising permanency services staff while maintaining a case load of clients. Serves as a resource person, case manager, trainer and counselor to support families, youth, and staff within the Permanency Services department.
• 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 on going case management services and coordinates community services provided according to the permanency/treatment plan developed for the child.
• Prepares and oversees staff reports.

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 three (3) years 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.

• Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Tuition Assistance - up to $15,000 annually
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Voluntary short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Referral bonuses of 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