Center Assistant at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries – Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 17901, United States
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Center Assistant
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 assisting with the planning, organizing and coordinating of the daily operation of the assigned Senior Community Center.
- Works with the Center Manager in making provisions for the delivery of Meals on Wheels; including assignment of routes to paid and volunteer staff.
- Assists the Center Manager with the recruitment, orientation, training, support and recognition of all center volunteers.
- Oversees preparation of food kitchen for operational readiness according to established safety and sanitation procedures.
- Assists the Center Manager in planning, implementing and promoting center programs and activities.
Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience preferred.
ADA: Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
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
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Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 17901, United States
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