Residential Youth Care Specialist, PRN

About 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 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.

What will you do?

• Provide care, supervision, structure, and advocacy to youth in your care, building a therapeutic relationship.
• Support day‑to‑day care of youth ages 10‑17, both male and female, who are highly acute and potentially aggressive.
• Support the treatment process and complete tasks assigned by your Supervisor.
• Work on an as‑needed basis, covering a minimum of four 12‑hour shifts per month.

Shift: 7 am — 7 pm

Schedule:

Week 1 – Monday, Thursday, Friday;
Week 2 – Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.

Training:
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 TCI training and demonstrate proper therapeutic techniques.

Starting pay range: $17.50–$19.50 per hour, based on experience.

• BA/BS Degree in Human Services strongly preferred.
• High school diploma/GED and two years’ relevant experience working with youth acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must pass a drug screening test and an extensive background check.
• Must be able to work a minimum of four shifts per month.

Employees are required to walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. They must be able to stand, walk, run, stoop, bend, climb stairs and lift individuals. The employee must be agile enough to rapidly extricate themselves and youths from buildings in case of emergency and capable of running as required in the apprehension of a fleeing youth.

• Passion for working with youth & adolescents.
• Desire to make an impact on the lives of others.
• Commitment to the values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E‑Verify.

For applications, visit thompsoncff.org.