Youth Support Partner

Description

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has since expanded to operate across multiple states including the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson's continuum of care includes prevention, mental health services, and foster care, all of which are trauma-informed and evidence-based.

What will you do as a Youth Support Partner?

• Provide education and assistance in navigating 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
• Aid the youth in understanding and expressing their needs, goals, and decisions
• Model effective behavior for the youth to demonstrate healthy relationships, positive responses to stress and conflict, and positive social skills
• Build relationships with youth in the community in Charlotte and surrounding areas

Typical Day

A typical day as a Youth Support Partner involves providing mentorship to 14-21-year-old youth for 9-12 months, 90 minutes per week, either in-person or virtually, focusing on building relationships in the school, home, and community settings. The schedule is non-traditional, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, excluding weekends and on-call days.

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: $17.42-$19.47
• Fantastic full-time 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
• Educational 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
• Mileage Reimbursement
• iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
• Multiple opportunities for growth

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• High school diploma/GED or Associate degree in the Human Services field
• 1 year of experience working with the target population
• Valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in
• All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required

Qualifications

• You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents
• You enjoy knowing you're making an IMPACT on the lives of others
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you

How to Apply

To apply for this position, visit thompsoncff.org. For additional information, text us at 704-946-6455.