Trauma-Informed Youth Care Advocate

Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K Match

Paid time off

Education Reimbursement

Licensure supervision reimbursement

iPhone and Laptop provided

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program in Knoxville seeks a Youth Care Specialist for its youth residential programs. You will supervise, support, and build a therapeutic relationship with youth, ensuring safe environments and documenting progress.

Typical shifts are 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am on a rotating schedule, with travel to facilities within the Knoxville area as needed. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in a residential youth or related child and family services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet credentialing/licensing standards as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support, guidance, and build a therapeutic relationship with youth.
• Engage with youth, provide direction, structure, and support for physical and psychological needs.
• Schedule and participate in activities; ensure environments are clean and safe; complete daily documentation.
• Travel to various residential facilities within the Knoxville area as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Residential youth experience

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program in Knoxville seeks a Youth Care Specialist for its youth residential programs. You will supervise, support, and build a therapeutic relationship with youth, ensuring safe environments and documenting progress.

Typical shifts are 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am on a rotating schedule, with travel to facilities within the Knoxville area as needed. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.