Program Coordinator (PA MEDI)

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries is seeking a program coordinator to plan, organize, and coordinate the PA MEDI Program in Pennsylvania. You will determine work procedures, prepare schedules, and ensure smooth workflow while expanding outreach and volunteer recruitment.

An Associate’s degree is normally required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Candidates should have at least two years in human or social services, and be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs with

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree normally required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience in Human or Social Services related positions.
• ADA: Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and coordinate the PA MEDI Program.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and expedite workflow.
• Develop and implement outreach plan to raise awareness about PA MEDI services.
• Develop and implement ongoing volunteer recruitment effort.

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

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:

• Responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the PA MEDI Program.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites work flow.
• Develops and implements an outreach plan to raise awareness about PA MEDIservices.
• Develops and implements an ongoing volunteer recruitment effort.

Education/Training:

An Associate’s degree normally required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years' experience in Human or Social Services related positions normally required.

ADA:

Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Day 1 Benefitsinclude 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.