Youth Service Worker

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Main Campus - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
• Position Type:
  Part Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
• Job Shift: Any

Since 1879, we have been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first childrens human services agency in the county, our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today, we serve over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs.

We are more than a nonprofit - we are a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal.

As a Youth Service Worker, you will be part of our Inpatient Team, delivering direct care services that are:

• Client-centered
• Strengths-based
• Professional and compassionate

Your role ensures the safety, supervision, and wellbeing of youth in our care. You will also plan and lead activities - fun, healing experiences that promote growth, trust, and resilience. Most importantly, you will build therapeutic relationships rooted in respect, empathy, and consistency.

We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policy
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
• Weekly payroll
• The chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact

• Must be 20 years old
• One year of previous direct experience working with children, youth, or families in a professional setting OR meet the following education requirements:
• Associate’s degree (AA) in psychology, counseling, social work, nursing, criminal justice, or a related human services field. Completion of two years of college courses toward a BA in the related field will qualify

Tanager is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.