Residential Youth Care Specialist, 2nd Shift

Residential Youth Care Specialist, 2nd Shift

Location:

Matthews, NC

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 includes prevention, mental health services and foster care. All programs are trauma‑informed and evidence‑based, with the goal of building resilience in children (ages 0‑18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our core values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

As a Residential Youth Care Specialist you will provide care, supervision, structure, and advocate for youth in an acute, potentially aggressive environment. Your role is to build therapeutic relationships, support treatment plans, and collaborate with a team of professionals to promote positive outcomes.

• 2nd Shift: 7 pm–7 am
• Week 1:
  Monday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 2:
  Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Mandatory attendance at a 4‑day, 9 am–5 pm Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training program before engaging with clients. All residential staff must pass TCI training and demonstrate proper therapeutic techniques and holds.

• Starting pay range: $17.00
  –$19.50 per hour
• Full‑time benefits including health, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance and 401(k) match
• Paid time off: 3 weeks PTO in the first year plus 10 paid holidays
• Education reimbursement and clinical supervision reimbursement up to $60 for licensure candidates
• Referral bonus and mileage reimbursement
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and state loan repayment program after 10 years of service
• Free EAP services and mileage reimbursement for community volunteering
• iPhone and laptop provided for eligible roles
• Multiple growth opportunities

• BA/BS Degree in Human Services (strongly preferred);
  High School diploma/GED with at least two years of relevant youth work experience considered in lieu of a degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Pass drug screening and thorough background check

Ability to walk, stand, run, lift, and use hands and arms. Must be able to react quickly during emergencies and physically restrain youths if necessary. Reasonable accommodations available.

• Passion for working with youth and adolescents
• Commitment to making a meaningful impact
• Alignment with our core values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E‑Verify and Diana Screen for Florida locations.