Case Manager III

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.

General Responsibilities :

• Responsible for supervising permanency services staff while maintaining a case load of clients. Serves as a resource person, case manager, trainer and counselor to support families, youth, and staff within the Permanency Services department.
• Establishes and maintains 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.
• Meets regularly in the youth's home to provide on going case management services and coordinates community services provided according to the permanency / treatment plan developed for the child.
• Prepares and oversees staff reports.

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 three (3) years related experience normally required.

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.

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