Youth Support Partner

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

• Provide education and assistance in navigating the child-serving systems (child welfare, education, behavioral/mental health, juvenile justice, school, primary care, etc.)
• Support others working with the youth to understand youth culture
• Assist the youth to understand and express their needs, goals and decisions
• Role model effective behavior for the youth to show a pattern of having healthy relationships with others; showing positive and healthy responses to stress and conflict; demonstrating positive social skills
• Provide 9-12 months of mentorship to 14-21 youth in the school, home, and community setting for up to 90 minutes weekly, in person or virtual
• Build relationships with youth in the community

Schedule

Schedule is non-traditional, typically around 9 am–5 pm, excluding weekends and on‑call.

Pay

Starting pay range: $17.42–$19.47 per hour.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability and Life insurance options
• 401K Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• 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
• 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