Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Graveyard

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. Shifts are 10 hours and typically scheduled 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.

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

We are offering Open Interviews on the following days and times:

• Wednesday, October 28th 4:00pm - 6:00pm
• Monday, November 2nd 4:00pm - 6:00pm
• Wednesday, November 4th 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

Qualifications

• 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. 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.