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:
Responsible for directing the operation of the designated Diakon Youth Services Program and by developing, implementing and supervising the delivery of services to youth and coordinating services with other programs to assure smooth operations.
Performs administrative and supervisory responsibilities as required
Assists in planning and actively participates in weekly scheduled events and activities and provides direct services as necessary
Assists in establishing and maintaining professional and supportive relationships with youth, families, referring personnel, treatment providers, and others involved in the lives of children and youth
Childline & DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.
Education/Training: A BS or BA degree in human services or a related field of study normally required.
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years’ related experience normally required.
ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull 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