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:

• Provide full range of in-depth social work services, including case management to client population in accordance with state regulations and agency policies.
• Employs a range of social work interventions with client families to facilitate accomplishments of goals listed in the Service Plan.
• Makes initial case assessment and ongoing assessments. 
• Provides case management and face-to-face services as described in Service Plan, to meet stated client goals.
• Childline & DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.

Education/Training: A bachelor’s degree in social work, BSW, normally required. 

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related child welfare or human service position normally required. Experience in social work or case management is essential.

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