Residential Youth Program Supervisor
About the role
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. As Residential Youth Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for daily operations, oversight and performance of the youth residential programs for which you lead.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize tasks for the youth care specialists you lead
- Proactively communicate and remove obstacles so your team can provide the best care for the youth in their programs
- Serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring 100% compliance for the programs you lead
- Travel to various residential facilities within the Nashville area as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in the health & human services field
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Exposure to leadership/management experiences through short‑term project management, coordination, training or actual leadership positions
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with residential youth programs or a related field
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards pertaining to the program(s) you lead
- Pass a drug screening test and an extensive background check
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
- 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
- Ongoing, structured leadership development and growth opportunities
Pay
Starting Pay Range: $55-58k annually
Schedule
This position is flexible, on call, and requires weekends and evenings.