Early Childhood Counselor

TANAGER PLACE • Cedar Rapids, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Counselor works directly with children and families to provide skill-building services that address mental health needs. The role provides direct instruction, care, and support to children enrolled in Tanager’s Therapeutic Child Care (TCC) program, using client-centered, strengths-based, professional, and compassionate practices.

The Counselor implements developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed practices to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. The role delivers daily routines and targeted interventions aligned with each child’s treatment plan goals to promote positive outcomes for children and families. Working closely with the TCC Supervisor, Clinical Manager, families, and the interdisciplinary team, the Counselor integrates therapeutic and educational supports into classroom activities to meet individual needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field.
• At least one year of experience working with children in a structured classroom or group care setting.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training may qualify if it provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training certifications, or obtain certification within the first three months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the Agency’s driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide skill-building services to children and families to address children’s mental health needs.
• Provide direct instruction, care, and support to children enrolled in the Therapeutic Child Care program.
• Implement developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed practices to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Deliver daily routines and targeted interventions aligned with each child’s treatment plan goals.
• Integrate therapeutic and educational supports into classroom activities to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with the TCC Supervisor, Clinical Manager, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, and a generous paid time off policy.
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement.
• Weekly payroll.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level