Youth Service Worker - Overnight

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tanager Place is seeking a Youth Service Worker to join the Inpatient Team at our Main Campus in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role delivers direct care services to youth, plans healing activities, and fosters therapeutic relationships grounded in respect and empathy.

Shifts run 10 hours from 10:00pm to 8:00am; both full-time and part-time positions are available. Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, must be 20 years old, and at least one year of direct care experience with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 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.