Youth Service Worker - Overnight

Paycom - ATS; Summit (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Pet insurance

EAP

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tanager, Linn County's first children's human services agency, seeks a Youth Service Worker for the Inpatient Team. You will provide direct, client-centered care to youth, ensure safety and wellbeing, and lead activities that promote growth, trust, and resilience during 10-hour night shifts from 10:00pm to 8:00am.

Full-time and part-time positions are available. We value compassionate, strengths-based practice and offer benefits such as medical/dental/vision, retirement, EAP, paid holidays, PTO,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services to youth in our inpatient setting.
• 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.

Skills

Client-centered

Strengths-based

Professional demeanor

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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. 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 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.QualificationsMust be 20 years' oldHigh School diploma or equivalentOne year of previous experience of direct care support or working with children, youth, or families in a professional settingReady 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.