Youth Care Specialist — Impactful Residential Support

Thompson Child & Family Focus, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay range: $18–$21.50/hr

Full-time benefits

3 weeks PTO + 10 holidays

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K match

Education reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement ($60)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness via My

Volunteer PTO

Free EAP services

Mileage reimbursement

iPhone and laptop provided

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Thompson Child & Family Focus, Inc. in Knoxville is seeking a Youth Care Specialist to support youth in our residential programs.

You will supervise, guide, and build a therapeutic relationship with the youth, addressing their physical and emotional needs, and helping maintain a safe, structured environment. The role operates on 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am shifts with a rotating schedule and possible travel to local facilities.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License and meet credentialing/licensing standards.
• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in residential youth or related child and family services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support, guidance and build therapeutic relationships with youth.
• Engage with youth, provide structure and support for physical and psychological needs; schedule activities; maintain safe, clean environments; complete daily documentation.
• Transport clients to appointments/activities as needed; travel to residential facilities within Knoxville area.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Thompson Child & Family Focus, Inc. in Knoxville is seeking a Youth Care Specialist to support youth in our residential programs.

You will supervise, guide, and build a therapeutic relationship with the youth, addressing their physical and emotional needs, and helping maintain a safe, structured environment. The role operates on 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am shifts with a rotating schedule and possible travel to local facilities.