Youth Care Specialist

Overview

Youth Care Specialist role at THOMPSON Child & Family Focus. Thompson is a nonprofit organization serving the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee and Kentucky. Our continuum of care includes prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based with the aim 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.

• Provide supervision, support, guidance, and build a therapeutic relationship with the youth in your care.
• Engage with youth in the program, provide direction, structure and support for their physical and physiological needs; schedule and participate in activities; help maintain a clean and safe physical milieu; complete daily documentation as required by regulatory standards; transport clients as needed for appointments and activities.
• Travel to various residential facilities within the Knoxville area may be required.
• Work the rotating schedule below:
  • 1st Shift: 7am–7pm or 2nd Shift: 7pm–7am
  • Week 1:
    Monday, Thursday, Friday
  • Week 2:
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

• Starting Pay Range: $18 - $21.50/hour based on experience
• Full-time 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

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as pertains to the program
• High School diploma required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience in a residential youth or related setting in child and family services
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Full-time employees must work 1st shift (7am–7pm) or 2nd shift (7pm–7am)

• Has a passion for working with and developing youth
• Seeks to make a positive impact on the lives of others
• Values Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job and you want to be part of a winning culture, apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening children, families, and communities. Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E-Verify and Diana Screen for Florida locations.

Salary

Description:

$18 - $21.50/hourly based on experience

Job types:
Full-time