The job below is no longer available.

You might also like

in Cedar Rapids, IA

  • $13.50
    Verified per hour
    Fareway Meat & Grocery 5d ago
    Good payUrgently hiring9.7 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate
  • $9 - $12
    Verified per hour
    Fareway Meat & Grocery 5d ago
    Urgently hiring9.7 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate
  • $17.35 - $18.35
    Verified per hour
    FedEx Ground 6d ago
    Urgently hiring2.7 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate
  • $28
    est. per hour
    Arby's 3d ago
    Urgently hiring4.9 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate
  • $33
    est. per hour
    Arby's 3d ago
    Urgently hiring7.2 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate
Use left and right arrow keys to navigate

About this job

Our mission is to:“Successfully serve children and families challenged by social and psychological needs”. Every child deserves the best that each of us has to give. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF IOWA Our location in the heart of the Cedar Rapids places us in the middle of Iowa's premier medical district. That means you and your family benefit from access to renowned medical professionals and groundbreaking research studies. We support over 5,000 kids per year—primarily in Linn and Johnson counties in southeast Iowa—but all families are welcome at Tanager Place. LEGACY OF PROVIDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Tanager Place has been serving families since 1879. Children from birth to age 18 benefit from the variety of programs offered at Tanager Place, including:Outpatient ClinicCommunity-based servicesCamp TanagerExpressive Arts TherapyIntermediate Care Facility for Intellectually Disadvantaged (ICF/ID)Pediatric Integrated HealthAutism Spectrum DisorderSchool Based TherapyPsychiatric inpatient programsResearch CenterTanager Place SchoolYouthPort PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT PROGRAMS Structured to meet each child's individual needs, this highly respected, child-centered program serves an average of 150 children each year. Our multidisciplinary team delivers psychiatric treatment, as well as group, individual and family therapy, and expressive arts therapy. The collaborative effort helps children and families regain their health. Treatment components may include:Psychiatric evaluations and servicesPsychological assessmentsIndividual child therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyEducational servicesTutoring and mentoringRecreational therapyDietary consultationOn-call nursing staff KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: As an ICF/ID Youth Service Worker at Tanager Place, you will:Work with consumers in an Intermediate Care Facility for Intellectually Disability setting who have cognitive, developmental and behavioral challenges.Actively participate in activities and routines with clients.Assist in developing age appropriate life skills and implementing therapeutic programming.Provide situational and crisis intervention to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.Ensure cottage cleanliness and participate in various housekeeping functions; requiring lifting, climbing stairs, etc.Effectively communicate in both verbal and written communications.Complete necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.Provide direct care and supervision of clients. AVAILABLE WORK SCHEDULES:Second shift (generally 2:30pm – 10:30pm) including some weekends and holidays.Shift differential pay for weekends and third-shift hours.Includes some weekends and holiday shifts. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have two years' work experience post high school diploma or equivalent; or and AA degree or two years or more of undergraduate work; or a combination of consecutive work experience and/or undergraduate education. Related work experience or education preferred. All candidates are required to pass a background check and possess a current and valid driver's license. COMPENSATION: Compensation will be based on agency schedule. Sign on bonus available. Tanager Place offers a full-time benefits package of health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, supplemental plans and retirement. EOECorridor Careers. Keywords: Youth Service Specialist, Location: Cedar Rapids, IA - 52406