Category/Shift/Hours per 2 week pay period:  Part-Time / Varied Shift / 30-59 hours per pay period

　　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 serving as a resource person, case manager, counselor and trainer to support the Bridge Program.Meets regularly in youths' home to provide skill development and on-going case management services to coordinate the treatment planning and services provided according to the Treatment Plan and clinical direction.Establishes and maintains professional and supportive relationships with youth, birth families, referring personnel, treatment providers, and others involved in the lives of children and youthMaintains regular contact with referring personnel, and attends and testifies at court proceedings involving children and youth in care.Childline & DHS FBI clearances results are required prior to beginning employment.Education/Training: A Bachelors degree in social service or a related field of study normally required.

　　Experience: A minimum of one (1) year's experience in a related child welfare or human service position 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