Job Opening: Program Manager (Family Preservation)

Category/Shift/Hours per 2 week pay period: Full Time / Day Shift / 75 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 supervising and training designated family preservation/reunification staff who works within Diakon programs.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow as determined by the department need.  
• Makes initial family visit, case assessment and ongoing assessments of family.
• Works closely with county to coordinate referrals, schedules and staff assignments.
• Reviews, approves and signs off on all reports, outcomes, records and closed files. Oversees the program data and filing systems.
• Oversees the program budget and staff productively. Keeps client, resource, fiscal and statistical records as dictated by good practice and required by the program.
• Childline & DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.

• This position will be serving Delaware County.

   

Education/Training: A BA or BS degree in social service or a related field of study normally required; Masters degree preferred.

Experience: A minimum of four (4) years' experience in a related child welfare or human service position normally required.  Experience in social work, psychology, mental health field and/or case management is essential.

ADA: Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, 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