Youth Care Specialist
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.
Responsibilities
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 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 environment remains 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 Memphis area.
Schedule
You will work a rotating schedule: 1st Shift: 7am‑7pm or 2nd Shift: 7pm‑7am. Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday; Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.
Pay
Starting Pay Range: $18.50 - $22.00/hourly based on experience. Salary Description: $19.50 - $22.50/hourly based on experience.
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
- Paid time off for volunteering in the community
- Free EAP services
- Mileage Reimbursement if applicable
- iPhone and Laptop provided
- Multiple opportunities for growth
Requirements
- 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
- 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 application software
- All full-time employees must work one of the following schedules: 1st shift (7am‑7pm) or 2nd shift (7pm‑7am)
Skills
Passion for working with and developing youth, desire to make an impact on the lives of others, alignment with the values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.