Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $47000.00 - $53000.00

Job Shift: Day

Make a Difference Every Day

— Become a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional QIDP ICFID

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 QIDP 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 4000 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: Lead QIDP

As a QIDP, you’ll be part of our Inpatient Team, delivering direct care services that are:

• Client-centered
• Strengths-based
• Professional and compassionate

This role provides clinical and operational leadership within the ICFID program, overseeing the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and behavioral strategies. This position ensures regulatory compliance, fidelity to clinical standards, and the integration of trauma-informed care through supervision, training, and direct consultation. The Lead QIDP collaborates across multidisciplinary teams to guide treatment interventions, manage documentation, and support complex youth needs. Strong leadership, clinical judgment, and a commitment to person-centered care are essential.

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.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services related field
• A minimum of one year experience working with children with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Required Special Qualifications:

• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Certification required or eligible to become CMA certified within three (3) months of hire
• Certified in MANDT, UKERU, CPR, and First Aid or eligible to become certified within three (3) months of hire
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency

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.