Job Details
Job Location
Main Campus – CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Salary Range
$70,000.00 – $75,000.00 Salary
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
About Tanager
Beginning in 1879, we are Linn County’s First Children’s Human Services agency. We’re always evolving to serve the needs of our community. Our programs focus on prevention, treatment and outreach, and serve children and teens of all ages. As a non-profit organization, Tanager is proud to support more than 4,000 kids per year.
Why Tanager?
- We value our team members and offer an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, retirement plan, EAP, tuition reimbursement, employer paid life insurance and employer paid short and long term disability.
- Your wellness matters to us. We offer our team members 10 paid holidays and a generous PTO policy of up to 6 weeks per year, depending on experience.
- Weekly payroll and full access to Headspace app.
- As an employee of Tanager, you may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. (PSLF)
- Tanager provides services for both private and public insurance programs.
- Be part of an organization that inspires hope and improves the wellbeing of children in the community.
- We support your professional growth and promote opportunities for advancement.
Job Details
The Residential Services Director provides direct leadership for residential services while engaging as an organizational leader supporting agency mission. This position will oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of residential services and ensure the highest quality of care for youth and families. The Residential Services Director will provide leadership that reflects agency values and creates a positive and productive work environment. This position will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing support and oversight to the Inpatient Department.
Examples of Essential Functions
- Responsible for the direct oversight/development of the Crisis Residential House.
- Provide supervision, leadership, direction, and assign work/tasks to the assigned teams.
- Provides assistance and direction when handling crisis situations and emergencies as needed.
- Provide strategic planning to ensure success of established services and identify potential areas for growth within residential services.
- Establish annual program/service goals and monitor progress.
- Support the development of outcomes, measures, and evaluation processes to assess the effectiveness and quality of residential care across service delivery.
Qualifications
Qualified Candidates
- Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in Social Work or a related field.
- A minimum of four (4) years’ previous supervision experience, including hiring, training and supervising numerous team members.
- Familiarity with the Medicaid system and area resources.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Required Special Qualification
- Iowa licensure required.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and meet the Agency’s driving requirements.
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.