HUD Service Coordinator

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 helping residents obtain supportive services from the community that are needed to enable independent living and aging in place.

Refers and links the residents to supportive services provided by the Community such as, case management, personal assistance, homemaker, meals-on-wheels, transportation, counseling, occasional visiting nurse, preventive health screening/wellness, and legal advocacy. # Provides case management when service providers are not available through the general community.

Creates a directory of providers for use by both development staff and residents. # Education/Training: A Bachelor#s degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Counseling or related field of study normally required. # Experience: A minimum of three (3) years# related experience normally required. # ADA: Ability to ability to bend, stoop, sit, 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 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