Youth Care Specialist - Impactful Work in Programs

Thompson-Child-; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401K Match

Education Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Devices Provided

Job summary

Thompson is seeking a Youth Care Specialist for our youth residential programs in the Nashville area. You will supervise, support, and build therapeutic relationships with youth, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met while maintaining safe, clean environments and timely documentation.

This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and opportunities for advancement, with a rotating 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am schedule and potential travel to multiple facilities in the region.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program.
• High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience working in a residential youth or adult operation or related experience in child and family services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support, guidance, and build a therapeutic relationship with the youth under your care.
• Engage with youth, provide direction, structure and support for physical and physiological needs; schedule activities and maintain safe, clean milieus; complete daily documentation; transport clients as needed.
• This position may require travel to various residential facilities within the Nashville area.
• Work the rotating schedule: 1st shift 7am-7pm or 2nd shift 7pm-7am.

Skills

Driver's License

Microsoft Office

21+ age

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Thompson is seeking a Youth Care Specialist for our youth residential programs in the Nashville area. You will supervise, support, and build therapeutic relationships with youth, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met while maintaining safe, clean environments and timely documentation.

This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and opportunities for advancement, with a rotating 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am schedule and potential travel to multiple facilities in the region.