Case Manager I

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 serving as a resource person, Case Manager, counselor and trainer to support the Bridge Program.
• Meets regularly in youths' 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.
• Establishes and maintains professional and supportive relationships with youth, birth families, referring personnel, treatment providers, and others involved in the lives of children and youth
• Maintains regular contact with referring personnel, and attends and testifies at court proceedings involving children and youth in care.
• Childline & DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.

Education/Training: A Bachelors degree in social service or a related field of study normally required.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year's experience in a related child welfare or human service position normally required.
ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull 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