Parent Advocate II (Dependency Court) in Coatesville, Pennsylvania at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries 

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.

Education/Training: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with an emphasis on life experience with dependency court.

Experience: A minimum of personal life experience with dependency court, family reunification, and community resources.

ADA: State child abuse, criminal history, and FBI clearances; visual and auditory skills; ability to bend, stop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.; valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle report

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