Category/Shift/Hours per 2 week pay period: Full-Time / Varied Shift / 70 hours per pay periodDiakon 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:
Employs a range of social work interventions with client families to facilitate optimal environments for visitation.
Makes initial and ongoing case assessments for family needs and strengths with parents, children, and resource parents.
Assists parents in identifying and completing goals needed for reunification as outlined by their Family Service Plans.
Makes regular contact with clients as well as participates in group functions for children, biological, and foster families as required.
Childline & DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.
Education/Training: A BA or BS 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 Benefitsinclude 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