What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Case Manager - Berks County & Reading PA position at Diakon?
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 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.
- 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