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. 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 clients (ages 0‑18) and their families, both virtually and in person. The organization’s values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.
About the Role
The Youth Care Specialist provides supervision, support, guidance, and builds therapeutic relationships with youth in residential programs. The specialist engages with youth, provides direction and structure for their physical and physiological needs, schedules and participates in activities, maintains a clean and safe environment, completes required documentation, and transports clients to appointments and activities.
Responsibilities
- Engage with youth in the program and build therapeutic relationships.
- Provide direction, structure, and support for physical and physiological needs.
- Schedule and participate in daily activities.
- Ensure residential environments remain clean and safe.
- Complete daily documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Transport clients to appointments and activities as needed.
- Travel to various residential facilities within the Lebanon area as required.
Schedule
Rotating 12‑hour shifts:
- 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). The posting also notes a salary description of $19.50 – $22.50 per hour.
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 credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards for 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 child and family services experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Ability to work full‑time on either 1st shift (7 am‑7 pm) or 2nd shift (7 pm‑7 am)