What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist position at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries?
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Senior Living Services and Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries. General Responsibilities :
- Responsible for assisting Case Managers with the daily tasks, documentation, clients contact, and foster parent contact responsibilities to ensure that case management services are provided to youth in a timely manner.
- Assists Case Managers with maintaining client contact for case follow-up or intervention, essential paperwork and documentation.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date information on foster children in care in accordance with ORR and internal documentation standards and reporting requirements.
- Provides transportation to clients for but no limited to medical and mental health appointments, court appearances (as applicable), etc.
- Coordinates home visit meetings with foster parents and foster children at least monthly.
- Responsible for reuniting the family, ensuring the child's safety, maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all provided services.
- Childline & DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.
- Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Program-need covid vaccine card or file for an exemption.
Education / Training : Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience : Child welfare and / or case management experience is strongly encouraged. Bilingual Spanish in English and Spanish preferred. ADA : Occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use finger dexterity, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Occasionally required to move or lift items up to 25 pounds in weight
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
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