Program Supervisor, Residential Youth Services

Thompson; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

401K match

Education reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness access

Phone and laptop provided

Job summary

Thompson in Knoxville, TN, seeks a Program Supervisor to lead daily operations of our youth residential programs, guiding the care team and ensuring compliance with program standards. This in-office role requires evening/weekend coverage and on-call duties.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in health or human services, at least 3 years of supervisory work with residential youth, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in health & human services preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with residential youth programs.
• Supervisory experience preferred and leadership exposure required.
• Must pass drug screening and extensive background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and performance of the youth residential programs.
• Prioritize tasks for youth care specialists and remove obstacles to ensure quality care.
• Serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders and ensure 100% program compliance.
• Evenings/weekends as required; on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Youth development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

What will you do as a Program Supervisor for our youth residential programs?

• As Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for daily operations, oversight and performance of the youth residential programs for which you lead.
• A typical day as a Program Supervisor will include prioritizing tasks for the youth care specialists you lead, proactively communicating and removing obstacles so your team can provide the best care for the youth in their programs. You will serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring 100% compliance for the programs you lead.
• This role is in-office. Evenings/weekends as required, and an on-call responsibility.

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: $55-58k annually
• Fantastic Full-time benefits…..
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) the first year plus 10 paid Holidays!
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
• 401K Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
• Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
• Paid time off for volunteering in the community
• Free EAP services
• Mileage Reimbursement if applicable
• iPhone and Laptop provided
• Multiple opportunities for growth

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in the health & human services field
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Exposure to leadership/management experiences either through short term project management, coordination, training or actual leadership positions required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with residential youth programs or related field
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program (s) you lead
• All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check.

You’re the right fit for the Program Supervisor position if…

• You have a passion for working with and developing youth
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others
• EXCEL... INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thompson participates in E-Verify and Diana Screen for Florida locations.

Salary Description

$55-58k annually