Program Coordinator (PA MEDI) at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Program Coordinator (PA MEDI)

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 MEDI services.
• 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 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