Youth Care Specialist

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 prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All programs are trauma‑informed and evidence‑based, building resilience in clients ages 0‑18 and their families both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

Thompson’s history and mission guide every interaction with youth and families. We provide comprehensive, evidence‑based care across three domains, committed to building resilience and supporting families throughout the youth lifecycle.

• Provide supervision, support, guidance, and build therapeutic relationships with youth under your care.
• Engage with youth, provide direction, structure, and support for physical and physiological needs, schedule and participate in activities, ensure environments are clean and safe, complete daily documentation, and transport clients as needed.
• May travel to various residential facilities within the Memphis area.

Rotating schedule: 1st Shift 7am-7pm or 2nd Shift 7pm-7am.

Week 1:
Monday, Thursday, Friday

Week 2:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

• Starting Pay Range: $18.50 - $22.00/hourly based on experience
• 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

• Valid Driver’s License and meet credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as they pertain to the program
• High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in a residential youth or adult operation or related experience in child and family services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software
• Must work 1st shift (7am-7pm) or 2nd shift (7pm-7am)

• Passion for working with and developing youth
• Making an IMPACT on the lives of others
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

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.