Job Description
Make a Difference Every Day — Become a PMIC Staff 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 PMIC Staff 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: PMIC Staff Technician
As a Staff Technician, you’ll be part of our Inpatient Team, delivering direct care services that are:
- Client-centered
- Strengths-based
- Professional and compassionate
This position assists the Inpatient Leadership Team to ensure preliminary review and completion of all documentation of series in a timely manner including but not limited to daily logs, shift notes, change over, incident reports behavior management and bed checks. As a Staff Technician you will ensure all Youth Service Workers are providing supervision for youth effectively utilizing trauma sensitive interventions and restorative practices to achieve safety, stability, and healing.
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
- Must be 20 years of age
- High School Diploma
- At least one year of prior experience working with children in a professional setting
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
Required Special Qualifications:
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Certification required or eligible to become CMA certified within three (3) months of hire
- Certified in MANDT, UKERU, CPR, and First Aid or eligible to become certified within three (3) months of hire
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include scheduled nights, weekends, and holidays
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.