Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries

Making a critical difference in the lives of our neighbors, Diakon provides services through two sister-organizations: Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries, which operates nine Continuing Care Retirement Communities in Pennsylvania and Maryland, and Diakon Child, Family & Community Ministries, which offers a range of social services for people of all ages, including adoption and foster care, at-risk youth programming and counseling and behavioral health services for children, families and adult individuals.

With “Many Hands”—our dedicated staff members—guided by “One Heart” of compassionate care for others, Diakon each day makes a difference in the lives of children, youths, families and individuals of all ages, fulfilling our more than-150-year-old mission.


Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time and part-time employees:
• Day-1 Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Increased tuition assistance up to $10,000 a year
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000
• Paid general orientation, including customer service training

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.