Youth Care Specialist

About Thompson

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Its continuum of care encompasses prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All programs are trauma‑informed and evidence‑based/evidence‑informed, aiming to build resilience in clients (ages 0‑18) and their families, both virtually and in person. The organization’s values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support, guidance, and build therapeutic relationships with youth in residential programs.
• Engage youth in daily activities, offering direction, structure, and support for physical and physiological needs.
• Schedule and participate in activities, ensuring the physical environment remains clean and safe.
• Complete daily documentation required by regulatory standards.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities as needed.
• Travel to various residential facilities within the Lebanon area as required.

Schedule

Rotating full‑time schedule:

• 1st Shift: 7 am – 7 pm
• 2nd Shift: 7 pm – 7 am
• Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Pay

Starting pay range: $18.50 – $22.00 per hour (based on experience). Salary description also lists $19.50 – $22.50 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

• Three weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year plus 10 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, and life insurance options.
• 401(k) match.
• Education reimbursement.
• Clinical supervision reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service.
• Paid time off for volunteering in the community.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Mileage reimbursement if applicable.
• iPhone and laptop provided.
• Multiple opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards for the program.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience working in a residential youth or adult operation or related child and family services field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Full‑time availability for either 1st shift (7 am‑7 pm) or 2nd shift (7 pm‑7 am).

Qualifications

• Passion for working with and developing youth.
• Commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others.
• Alignment with the values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.