Youth Service Worker
About The Position
As a Youth Service Worker at Tanager, you won’t just have a job — you’ll 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. As a Youth Service Worker, you’ll be part of our Inpatient Team, delivering direct care services that are: Client-centered Strengths-based Professional and compassionate Your role ensures the safety, supervision, and wellbeing of youth in our care. You’ll also plan and lead activities — fun, healing experiences that promote growth, trust, and resilience. Most importantly, you’ll build therapeutic relationships rooted in respect, empathy, and consistency.
Requirements
- Must be 20 years' old
- One year of previous direct experience working with children, youth, or families in a professional setting OR meet the following education requirements - Associate’s degree (AA) in psychology, counseling, social work, nursing, criminal justice, or a related human services field. Completion of two years of college courses toward a BA in the related field will qualify)
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the safety, supervision, and wellbeing of youth in our care.
- Plan and lead activities that promote growth, trust, and resilience.
- Build therapeutic relationships rooted in respect, empathy, and consistency.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short & long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policy
- Tuition reimbursement and 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
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
