Case Manager II

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries • Topton, PA

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About The Position

Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing. The position involves serving as a resource person and case manager to support families involved in the Permanency Services program. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining professional and supportive relationships with youth, resource families, and birth families, referring personnel, treatment providers, and others involved in the lives of children and youth. The role requires meeting regularly in the youth's home to provide skill development and ongoing case management services to coordinate the treatment planning and services provided according to the Treatment Plan and clinical direction. Additionally, the position involves maintaining regular contact with referring personnel and attending and testifying at court proceedings involving children and youth in care.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in social service or a related field of study normally required.
• A Master's Degree preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years related experience normally required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource person and case manager to support families involved in the Permanency Services program.
• Establish and maintain professional and supportive relationships with youth, resource families, and birth families, referring personnel, treatment providers, and others involved in the lives of children and youth.
• Meet regularly in the youth's home to provide skill development and ongoing case management services to coordinate the treatment planning and services provided according to the Treatment Plan and clinical direction.
• Maintain regular contact with referring personnel and attend and testify at court proceedings involving children and youth in care.

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Tuition Assistance - up to $15,000 annually.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.
• Excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training.
• Continuing training and education.
• Ability for career advancement.
• Staff appreciation and special events.
• Discretionary emergency fund for staff members during critical times.
• Love of Thy Neighbor Fund providing per-day living expense and matching up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees