Youth Care Specialist

THOMPSON Child & Family Focus; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Youth Care Specialist to support youth in residential programs. In this impactful role, you'll provide guidance, supervision, and build therapeutic relationships with young individuals, ensuring their needs are met while engaging them in meaningful activities. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, and education reimbursement. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and embody values of excellence and integrity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

3 weeks paid time off (PTO)

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Match

Education Reimbursement

Clinical Supervision Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Mileage Reimbursement

Free EAP Services

iPhone and Laptop Provided

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in residential youth operations or related field.
• Valid Driver’s License and credentialing standards required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to youth in residential programs.
• Engage with youth, ensuring their physical and psychological needs are met.

Skills

Youth Development

Supervision

Therapeutic Relationship Building

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

iPhone

Laptop

Job description

Description

Get to know Thompson!

We were founded in 1886 as an orphanage and have grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas and into Florida with new operations expanding in Tennessee. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention services, foster care, and mental health. 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 Youth Care Specialist for our youth residential programs?

• As a Youth Care specialist, you will provide supervision, support, guidance, and build a therapeutic relationship with the youth under your care.
• A typical day as a Youth Care Specialist will include engaging with youth in the program, providing direction, structure and support for their physical and physiological needs. Scheduling and participating in activities, ensuring the physical milieus remain clean and safe, completing daily documentation as required by regulatory standards and transporting clients as needed for appointments and activities
• This position may require travel to various residential facilities within the Knoxville area.

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: $17 - $19/hour based on experience
• 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:

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program
• High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have at least one year experience working in a residential youth operation or related experience working in the field of child and family services.

You’re the right fit for the Youth Care Specialist 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
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job, and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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