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 :

• Conducts home and / or office visits with families, children or other professionals.
• Meets with and gathers relevant information from birth families, resource families, other professionals and the children to assist in the development and completion of the child profile.
• Provides post adoption services as needed.
• Childline & DHS FBI clearances are required prior to beginning employment.

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 bend, stoop, sit, stand, 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

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Last updated : 2024-06-05