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Ministry Support (Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries) Case Manager II in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Category/Shift/Hours per 2 week pay period: Full-Time /Day Shift/ 64 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:
- Provide full range of in-depth social work services, including case management to client population in accordance with state regulations and agency policies.
- Employs a range of social work interventions with client families to facilitate accomplishments of goals listed in the Service Plan.
- Makes initial case assessment and ongoing assessments.
- Provides case management and face-to-face services as described in Service Plan, to meet stated client goals.
- Childline & DHS FBI clearance results will be required prior to beginning employment.
- Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Program-need covid vaccine card or file for an exemption.
Mileage reimbursement bi-weekly
Education/Training: A bachelor's 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 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