Residential Youth Care Specialist, 2nd Shift

Get to know 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 our clients (ages 0‑18) and their families, virtually and in person.

Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

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, virtually and in person.

Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

• Provide care, supervision and structure, and advocate to build therapeutic relationships with youth in your care. You will work with a team dedicated to the same goal and partner with various functional professionals to support each youth's success.
• Day‑to‑day care of youth currently residing with us, including engaging in activities, supporting the treatment process for youth aged 10‑17 (both males and females who may be highly acute and potentially aggressive), and completing other tasks assigned by your supervisor.
• Work the rotating 2nd Shift schedule: 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 training program prior to engaging with clients.
• All residential staff must pass a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and demonstrate proper physical therapeutic techniques and holds.

• Starting pay range: $17.00‑$19.50 per hour.
• Full‑time benefits.
• 3 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.
• 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 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• iPhone and laptop provided for eligible roles.
• Multiple opportunities for growth.

• BA/BS Degree in the Human Services field strongly preferred.
• High school diploma/GED and two years’ relevant experience working with youth considered in lieu of a BA/BS degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• All potential candidates must pass a drug screening test and an extensive background check.

While performing the duties of this job, employees are required to walk, sit, use hands, reach with arms, talk and hear. Vision abilities required include close, distant, color, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs and lifting individuals. Employees must be agile enough to control and extricate themselves and children from buildings in case of an emergency and be capable of running a required distance to apprehend a fleeing youth.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents.
• You enjoy making an impact on the lives of others.
• Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity are important to you.

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! 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.

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$17 – $19.50 per hour based on experience.