Youth Service Worker Open Interviews

Tanager Place; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Short & long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Weekly payroll

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tanager is seeking a Youth Service Worker on a full- or part-time basis at our Cedar Rapids location. You will provide direct care to youth, lead therapeutic activities, and help ensure safety and wellbeing in our inpatient team.

The role emphasizes client-centered, strengths-based care delivered with professionalism and compassion. Open interviews are held at our main office in Cedar Rapids and successful candidates join a supportive team offering benefits, growth opportunities, and weekly

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years old.
• One year of direct experience working with children, youth, or families in a professional setting OR completion of two years of college toward a BA in a related field.
• AA in psychology qualifies for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct care services in inpatient team.
• Plan and lead activities that promote growth, trust and resilience.
• Build therapeutic relationships rooted in respect and empathy.

Education

AA in psychology

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus - CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, 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 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 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.

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.

Open Interviews

• 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
• 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)

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.