What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist 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 assisting Case Managers with the daily tasks, documentation, clients contact, and foster parent contact responsibilities to ensure that case management services are provided to youth in a timely manner.
- Assists Case Managers with maintaining client contact for case follow-up or intervention, essential paperwork and documentation.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date information on foster children in care in accordance with ORR and internal documentation standards and reporting requirements.
- Provides transportation to clients for but no limited to medical and mental health appointments, court appearances (as applicable), etc.
- Coordinates home visit meetings with foster parents and foster children at least monthly.
- Responsible for reuniting the family, ensuring the child's safety, maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all provided services.
Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Child welfare and/or case management experience is strongly encouraged. Bilingual Spanish in English and Spanish 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.
- 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.
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