Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Quick overview
The QIDP Technician provides direct, client-centered care within an inpatient program, bridging the gap between direct care and program leadership. Responsibilities include modeling therapeutic interventions, coordinating youth-centered activities, and ensuring alignment with individual programming goals.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field (or obtain one within 6 months) and at least six months of experience with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Required certifications include MANDT, UKERU, CPR, and First Aid, as well as a valid driver's license.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Main
- Campus -
- CEDAR
- RAPIDS,
- IA 52404Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeEducation
- Level: 2
- Year
- DegreeJob
- Shift: AnyMake a Difference Every Day — Become a QIDP Technician 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 QIDP Technician 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: QIDP Technician As a QIDP Technician, you’ll be part of our
- Inpatient
- Team, delivering direct care services that are: Client-centered Strengths-based Professional and compassionate Make a Difference Every Day — Become a QIDP Technician Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason This role functions as a member of the Inpatient Team bridging direct care and program leadership within the ICF program. This position models therapeutic interventions, promotes programming fidelity, assists with onboarding of new staff, and coordinates key youth-centered activities that support social-emotional development, clinical goals, and daily structure. This position is responsible for ensuring alignment with individual programming and contributing to a positive, structured, and engaging treatment environment. 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.
- QualificationsAcceptable
- Experience/Training/
- Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (or ability to obtain within 6 months) in social work or a related human services field
- At least six months experience working with children with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
- Required
- Special
- Qualifications:
- If Current Certified Medication Management Certification or receive certification within 90 days of hire
- If approved for driving on behalf of the agency- must be able to meet agency’s driver eligibility in order to safely transport youth to/from program and community activities as directed by the agency
- Certified in MANDT, UKERU, CPR, and First Aid or the ability to be certified within 90 days of employment
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include scheduled nights, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Plan
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Compassionate Leave
- 10 Paid Holidays
