Therapuetic Childcare Specialist

Make a Difference Every Day Become a Therapeutic Childcare Specialist with Tanager

Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives Imagine being the reason a child smiles again builds self-confidence or discovers a new dream. As a Therapeutic Childcare Specialist at Tanager you wont just have a job youll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a childs 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.

About Tanager

Since 1879 weve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first childrens human services agency in the county our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today we serve over 4000 children and teens annually through prevention treatment and outreach programs.

Were more than a non-profit were a community of caregivers working together to Inspire Empower and Heal.

Position Overview

As a Therapeutic Childcare Specialist 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 Specialist delivers daily routines and targeted interventions aligned with each childs 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 Specialist integrates therapeutic and educational supports into classroom activities to meet individual needs.

Why Choose Tanager

We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical dental vision and pet insurance
• Financial Security: Retirement plan employer-paid life short & long-term disability
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays Compassionate Leave generous PTO policy
• Growth Support: tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
• Convenient Pay: Weekly payroll
• And most of all the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Social Work Early Childhood Education Child Development Elementary Education or related field
• 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

Required Special Qualifications:

• 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 DriverLicense and meet the driving requirements of the Agency

Ready to Inspire Hope

If youre passionate about helping youth find their strength voice and purpose Tanager is the place for you. Join a team where your work truly matters and where every day brings a new chance to make a positive impact.

Apply today and start changing lives including your own.

Tanager is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.