Overnight Youth Service Worker - Open Interviews

Tanager Place; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Weekly payroll

Open interviews

Job summary

Tanager is seeking a Youth Service Worker to join our Inpatient Team, delivering direct care with a focus on safety, supervision, and the wellbeing of youth in our care.

You will plan and lead activities that foster growth, trust, and resilience, building therapeutic relationships grounded in respect and empathy. Shifts are 10 hours, often 10:00pm–8:00am, with both full-time and part-time options available.

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of direct care support or working with children, youth, or families in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services ensuring the safety, supervision, and wellbeing of youth in care.
• Plan and lead activities that are fun, healing, and promote growth, trust, and resilience.
• Build therapeutic relationships founded on respect, empathy, and consistency.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus - CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.50Hourly, Job Shift: Graveyard, Make a Difference Every Day - Become a Youth Service Worker at Tanager

Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. As a Youth Service Worker at Tanager, you’ll just have a job - you’ll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe. If you believe in the power of human connection, healing, and growth, this is your chance to help a child discover their potential.

About Tanager Since 1879, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first children's 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’re more than a non-profit - we’re a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal.

Position Overview: Youth Service Worker

As a Youth Service Worker, you’ll 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’ll also plan and lead activities - fun, healing experiences that promote growth, trust, and resilience. Most importantly, you’ll build therapeutic relationships rooted in respect, empathy, and consistency.

Shifts are 10 hours and typically scheduled from 10:00pm - 8:00am. Full time and Part time positions available.

Why Choose Tanager?

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

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Financial Security: Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short & long-term disability
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policy
• Growth Support: Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
• Convenient Pay: Weekly payroll
• And most of all - the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact.

Part-time employees enjoy:

• Financial Security: Retirement plan
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work-Life Balance: Part-time PTO policy
• Growth Support: Opportunities for advancement
• Convenient Pay: Weekly payroll
• And most of all - the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact.

We are offering Open Interviews on the following days and times,

• Monday, October 12th 4:00pm - 6:00pm
• Wednesday, October 14th 4:00pm - 6:00pm
• Monday, October 19th 4:00pm - 6:00pm
• Wednesday, October 21st 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Open Interviews will be held at Tanager's Main Office located at,

2309 C St SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Qualifications:

• Must be 20 years' old
• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of previous experience of direct care support or working with children, youth, or families in a professional setting

Ready to Inspire Hope?

If you’re passionate about helping youth find their strength, voice, and purpose — Tanager is the place for you. Join a team where your work truly matters and where every day brings a new chance to make a positive impact.

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.