Foster Care Case Manager - Reading, PA

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 serving as a resource person and case manager to support families involved in the Permanency Services program. 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 skill development and on-going case management services to coordinate the treatment planning and services provided according to the Treatment Plan and clinical direction. Maintains regular contact with referring personnel and attends and testifies at court proceedings involving children and youth in care.

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 two (2) year's 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. 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 . 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 Location:

DCFCM •

Adoption & Foster Care Lehigh Schedule:

Full Time, Varied Foster Care Case Manager - Reading, PA 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1 S Home Ave, Topton, PA 19562 Full-time Diakon 5 reviews Full-time 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 serving as a resource person and case manager to support families involved in the Permanency Services program. 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 skill development and on-going case management services to coordinate the treatment planning and services provided according to the Treatment Plan and clinical direction. Maintains regular contact with referring personnel and attends and testifies at court proceedings involving children and youth in care.

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 two (2) year's 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. 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 . 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 Location:

DCFCM •

Adoption & Foster Care Lehigh Schedule:

Full Time, Varied