Youth Service Worker Mornings

Tanager Place; Summit (IA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare benefits

Dental, vision, and pet insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Open interviews

Zusammenfassung

Tanager Place in Iowa seeks a Youth Service Worker for our Inpatient Team. You will provide direct, client-centered care and lead healing activities that foster growth and resilience.

You will establish therapeutic relationships built on respect, empathy, and consistency while ensuring youth safety and wellbeing. Open Interviews occur on select dates at our Cedar Rapids location.

Qualifikationen

• Must be 20 years old at minimum.
• One year of direct experience with children, youth, or families in a professional setting, or education toward a BA in a related field.
• Alternate: completion of two years of college toward a BA in related field.

Aufgaben

• Deliver direct care services as part of the Inpatient Team.
• Plan and lead activities that promote growth, trust, and resilience.
• Build therapeutic relationships rooted in respect, empathy and consistency.
• Ensure safety, supervision, and wellbeing of youth in care.

Kenntnisse

Client-centered

Empathy

Professionalism

Compassionate care

Ausbildung

AA in psychology

AA in counseling

Jobbeschreibung

Make a Difference Every Day — Become a Youth Service Worker at TanagerAre 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 won’t 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 TanagerSince 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 WorkerAs a Youth Service Worker, you’ll be part of our Inpatient Team, delivering direct care services that are:Client-centeredStrengths-basedProfessional and compassionateYour 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. The Youth Service Worker Mornings shift is typically 6:00am - 10:00am with some flexibility.Why Choose Tanager?We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy:Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insuranceFinancial Security: Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short & long-term disabilityWellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policyGrowth Support: Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancementConvenient Pay: Weekly payrollAnd most of all — the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact.Part-time employees enjoy:Financial Security: Retirement planWellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Work-Life Balance: Part-time PTO policyGrowth Support: Opportunities for advancementConvenient Pay: Weekly payrollAnd 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 - 6:00pmWednesday, October 14th 4:00pm - 6:00pmMonday, October 19th 4:00pm - 6:00pmWednesday, October 21st 4:00pm - 6:00pmOpen Interviews will be held at Tanager's Main Office located at,2309 C St SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404QualificationsMust be 20 years' oldOne 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)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.Apply today and start changing lives — including your own.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.