Program Manager (Peer Counseling) Position Available In Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Program Manager (Peer Counseling)
DCFCM • Diakon Community Services
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Community Services
Full Time, Varied, M-F; can vary based on client needs

Hours/Pay Period:

75
Req # 10173 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 directing and administering counseling and/or aging and or peer support services.
Provide emotional support to individuals.
Provides and oversees home visits to accommodate homebound individuals to offer emotional support around health problems, grief, depression, anxiety and feeling of isolation. Provides clinical and administrative supervision to volunteers and student interns.
Manages the initial intake process and initial evaluation.
Recruits, orients, trains, and supports student interns and volunteers om the work with consumers in the context of individualized circumstances and environments to provide safety, education, advocacy, and coordination with other professionals.
Participates in the completion of comprehensive assessments.

Education/Training:

A master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field required.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year related experience normally required; supervisory experience preferred.

ADA:

Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.; computer skills; valid driver’s license, visual and auditory skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Day 1 Benefits – include medical, dental, visioin, 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. 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.