Category/Shift/Hours per 2 week pay period: Full-Time / VariedShift / 75 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:
Responsible for serving as the child preparation and profile specialist for the Permanency Services program.
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.
Childine & DHS FBI clearance results are required prior ro beginning employment.
Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Program-need covid vaccine card or file for an exemption
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 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