Provide direct, client-centered skill-building services to children and families to address mental health needs. Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive support and positive behavioral outcomes.
Requirements summary
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field. Candidates must have at least one year of relevant post-degree experience and possess a valid driver's license.
Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesMake a Difference Every Day — Become a Community Based BHIS Case Worker at Tanager – Sign-on Bonus Available 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 Community Based BHIS Caseworker 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. About Tanager Since 1879, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and 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. Position Overview As a Community Based BHIS Caseworker, 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 work closely with clients to encourage positive behaviors and actions, while also providing indirect coordination and collaboration with other professionals to ensure comprehensive services that benefit the child and family.
Skill-building services focus on seven key areas: cognitive flexibility, communication, conflict resolution, executive functioning, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, and social skills. This position offers scheduling flexibility, allowing you to meet with clients and their families at predetermined times that best support their needs. Why Choose Tanager? We care for the people who care for our kids.
Full-time employees enjoy:
Comprehensive
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Pet insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Compassionate leave
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 QualificationsQualifications 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 Ready to Inspire Hope? If you’re 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.
