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 – $44,000.00 Salary
Job Shift
Swing
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
Hiring for 2023/2024 School Year, sign on bonus available.
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, 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.
- New for 2023! Weekly payroll and full access to Headspace app for all team members.
- As an employee of Tanager, you may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. (PSLF)
- Tanager provides services for both private and public insurance programs.
- We offer an already established client base, no need to recruit families.
- 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.
- 9 month agreement salary starting at $35,570.
Job Details
As a member of the Behavioral Health Intervention (BHIS) Team, you will be working directly with children and their families to provide skill building services addressing their mental health needs. You will work with your clients to promote positive behaviors and actions while providing indirect coordination and collaboration with other professional to coordinate services for the benefits of the child and family. Skill services center around seven focus areas to include: cognitive flexibility skills, communication skills, conflict resolution skills, executive skills, interpersonal relationship skills, problem solving skills and social skills. This position offers some flexibility in scheduling to meet with clients and their families at predetermined times.
Qualifications
Acceptable Experience/Training/ Education:
- 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.
Required Special Qualifications:
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency.