School Based Behavioral Health Caseworker

$2000.00 Sign on Bonus

About Tanager

Beginning in 1879, we are Linn County's First Children's Human Services agency. We're always evolving to serve the needs of our community. Our programs focus on prevention, treatment and outreach, and serve children and teens of all ages. As a non-profit organization, Tanager is proud to support more than 4,000 kids per year.

Why Tanager?

• We value our team members and offer an excellent benefits package which includes, medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, EAP, tuition reimbursement, employer paid life insurance and employer paid short and long term disability.
• Your wellness matters to us. We offer our team members 10 paid holidays and a generous PTO policy available.
• New for 2023! Weekly payroll and full access to Headspace app for all team members.
• As an employee of Tanager Place, you may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. (PSLF)
• Tanager Place provides services for both private and public insurance programs.
• We offer an already established client base, no need to recruit families.
• Be part of an organization that inspires hope and improves the wellbeing of children in the community.
• We support your professional growth and promote opportunities for advancement.
• 9 month agreement salary starting at $35,570.

Job Details

As a member of the School Based Behavioral Health Intervention (BHIS) Team, you will be working directly with children and their families to provide skill building services addressing their mental health needs. You will work with your clients to promote positive behaviors and actions while providing indirect coordination and collaboration with other professional to coordinate services for the benefits of the child and family. Skill services center around seven focus areas to include: cognitive flexibility skills, communication skills, conflict resolution skills, executive skills, interpersonal relationship skills, problem solving skills and social skills. This position offers some flexibility in scheduling to meet with clients and their families at predetermined times.  We support schools in several districts in Eastern Iowa including the Cedar Rapids Metro, Tama Co. Benton Community Schools, and other surrounding districts.  This role would work out of one of these districts.  

Qualifications

Acceptable Experience/Training/ Education:

• Bachelors degree in social work or related human services field.
• Minimum of one-year relevant post-degree experience in the human services field.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Drivers License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency.

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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.