Case Manager II

Diakon; Topton (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Emergency Fund

Love of Thy Neighbor Fund

Job summary

Diakon, a nonprofit organization serving Pennsylvania and Maryland, seeks a social worker to provide comprehensive case management and direct services to families. The role requires collaboration with clients and adherence to state regulations and agency policies.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and at least two years of related experience, with a focus on case management and client-centered interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) normally required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related child welfare or human service position; experience in social work or case management is essential.

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.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

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:

• 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.

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.

• 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.