Therapeutic Childcare Specialist
About The Position
As a Therapeutic Childcare Educator at Tanager, you will have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe. If you believe in the power of human connection, healing, and growth, this is your chance to help a child discover their potential. Since 1879, Tanager has been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County. As the first children's human services agency in the county, our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today, we serve over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs. We’re more than a non-profit — we’re a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal. As a Therapeutic Childcare Educator, you will be working directly with children and their families to provide skill building services addressing their mental health needs, while delivering direct care services that are: Client-centered, Strengths-based, Professional and compassionate. In this role, you will provide direct instruction, care, and support to children enrolled in the Therapeutic Child Care (TCC) program. This role implements developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed practices to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. The Educator 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, the family, and interdisciplinary team, the Educator integrates therapeutic and educational supports into classroom activities to meet individual needs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Minimum of one year of experience working with children in a structured classroom or group care setting
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
- Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training or become certified within first three months of hire
- Must possess a valid Driver License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency
Responsibilities
- Provide direct instruction, care, and support to children enrolled in the Therapeutic Child Care (TCC) 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 to promote positive outcomes for children and families.
- Integrate therapeutic and educational supports into classroom activities to meet individual needs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Retirement plan
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 10 paid holidays
- Compassionate Leave
- Generous PTO policy
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Weekly payroll
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
