Youth Care Specialist
Get to know Thompson! 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.
About the role
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 includes engaging with youth in the program, providing direction, structure, and support for their physical and physiological needs. You will schedule and participate in activities, ensure the physical milieu remains clean and safe, complete daily documentation as required by regulatory standards, and transport clients as needed for appointments and activities. This position may require travel to various residential facilities within the Nashville area.
Schedule
This is a rotating schedule with the following shifts:
- 1st Shift: 7am–7pm
- 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.
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
- Clinical supervision reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
- 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
- Must have a 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
- A minimum of one year of experience working in a residential youth or adult operation or related experience working in the field of child and family services
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software
- Must be at least 21 years old
- All full-time employees must work one of the following schedules: 1st shift (7am–7pm) or 2nd shift (7pm–7am)
Qualifications
You’re the right fit for the Youth Care Specialist position if:
- You have a passion for working with and developing youth
- You enjoy knowing you’re making an impact on the lives of others
- Excellence, innovation, commitment, caring, and integrity are important to you