Youth Service Worker - Overnight

Tanager Place; Cedar Rapids (IA); Vor Ort; USD 19.889 - 28.326; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tanager Place in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Youth Service Worker to join the inpatient team delivering direct care to youth. You will supervise and support youth, planning therapeutic activities to promote growth, trust, and resilience. Build relationships grounded in respect and empathy.

Shifts run 10 hours from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am; both full-time and part-time positions are available. This role emphasizes safety, growth, and resilience, with comprehensive benefits and a mission to Inspire,

Qualifikationen

• Must be 20 years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of direct experience with children, youth, or families in a professional setting.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct care services to youth on the inpatient team.
• Plan and lead activities that promote growth, trust, and resilience.
• Build therapeutic relationships rooted in respect and empathy.
• Oversee safety, supervision, and wellbeing during shifts.

Kenntnisse

Youth services experience

Direct care experience

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Job DetailsJob Location: Main Campus - CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.50 HourlyJob Shift: GraveyardAbout 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 run 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.

QualificationsQualifications

• Must be 20 years' old
• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of previous direct experience 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.