Category/Shift/Hours per 2 week pay period: Full Time / Day Shift / 75 hours per pay period

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 planning, organizing and coordinating the daily operations of the assigned senior community center.
• Works with Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers to ensure MOW delivery policies and procedures are followed.
• Plans, organizes and implements daily activity programs according to established policies and procedures.
• Oversees preparation of food kitchen for operational readiness according to established safety and sanitation procedures.
• Covid Vaccine Mandate currently required.  Medical and Religious exemptions can be filed

Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate’s degree in Human Services, Communications Management, Social Welfare, Public Relations or a related field preferred.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years' experience in related positions normally required.

ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 25 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees. Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We also offer tuition assistance, generous paid time off,  401(k) plan with employer match, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and the ability to earn referral bonuses 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