Residential Youth Care Specialist, Walk-in-Wednesdays

Thompson Child & Family Focus, Inc.; Matthews (NC); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO & Holidays

Health benefits

401K Match

Education Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Thompson Child & Family Focus in Matthews, NC is seeking Residential Youth Care Specialists for full-time roles. You will provide care, supervision, and a therapeutic relationship for youth aged 10–17 in a team-driven setting.

Accepting applicants for 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am shifts with Training prerequisites. Starting pay ranges from $17.00 to $19.50 hourly, plus full benefits, PTO, holidays, and opportunities for growth.

Formación

• BA/BS in Human Services strongly preferred.
• High School diploma/GED with two years relevant youth experience considered in lieu of BA/BS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; excellent written and oral communication.

Responsabilidades

• Provide care, supervision, structure, and build a therapeutic relationship with youth in your care.
• Day-to-day care of youth 10–17 years old, including engaging activities and treatment support.
• Work with a rotating schedule (7am–7pm or 7pm–7am) and coordinate with supervisors.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Passion for working with youth

Microsoft Office proficiency

Educación

BA/BS in Human Services

High School diploma/GED with 2 years experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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.

Walk in Wednesday's!

We are excited to invite you to our Walk-In Hiring Event! We will be conducting interviews for full-time and prn roles. Stop by for an interview, and you could receive an OFFER RIGHT ON THE SPOT!

Event Details:

Dress Code: Business Casual

What to bring? Copy of your most recently updated resume

Dates: November 11th and November 25th

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Thompson Child & Family Focus

6801 St. Peters Lane
Matthews, NC 28105

What will you do as a Residential Youth Care Specialist?

• As a Residential Youth Care Specialist you will be expected to provide care, supervision, structure, and to be an advocate that provides and builds a therapeutic relationship with the youth in your care. You will be surrounded by team members committed to the same goal, as well as various functional professionals partnering with you in our youth's success.
• A typical day as a Residential Youth Care Specialist day-to-day care of youth while in residence (including fun!), working with clients from 10-17 years old, males or females who are highly acute and potentially aggressive, supporting treatment process of each youth, and completing other tasks as assigned by your Supervisor.
• As a Residential Youth Care Specialist, you will work the below rotating schedule:

1st Shift: 7am-7pm or 2nd Shift: 7pm-7am

Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday

Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

• This position requires mandatory attendance at a 4-day, 9am-5pm Therapeutic Crises Intervention training program prior to engaging with clients.
• All residential staff must pass a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and demonstrate proper physical Therapeutic techniques and holds.

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: $17.00-$19.50 hourly
• Fantastic Full-time benefits…
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
• 401K Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• 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
• iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
• Multiple opportunities for growth

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree in the Human Services field strongly preferred
• High School diploma/GED and two years' relevant experience working with youth will be considered in lieu of BA/BS degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for working with youth
• All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.
• Must have an active NC Driver's License

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees are required to walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employees will perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs and lifting of individuals, which requires strength, coordination, endurance, and agility. The employee must be agile enough to control and rapidly extricate him/herself and children and youths from buildings in case of an emergency. The employee must be capable of running a distance as required in the apprehension of a fleeing youth.

You’re the right fit for the Residential Youth Care Specialist position if…

• You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thompson participates in E-Verify

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