Job Details
Job Location
Cedar Rapids Metro Area – Cedar Rapids, IA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$35,570.00 – $40,000.00 Salary
Job Shift
Day
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 full time employees an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, pet insurance, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, employer paid life insurance and employer paid short and long term disability.
- Your wellness matters to us. We offer our full time team members 10 paid holidays and a generous PTO policy of up to 6 weeks per year, depending on experience.
- New for 2023! 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
As a Learning Support Specialist, you will be a member of the School Based Program, providing holistic support to students, families and educators in a school setting. Some examples of essential functions are, providing district with SEBH and learning loss support for students and ensuring a sound theoretical base and framework for effective support of students, families and staff. This role will provide outreach and coordination of services to support needs while offering case management and interventions for educational and emotional success.
Qualifications
Qualified Candidates
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field.
- Minimum of one-year relevant post-degree experience in the human services field.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
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.