Youth Care Specialist

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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. Our continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All programs are trauma‑informed, evidence‑based, and designed to build resilience in clients (ages 0–18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

Description

What will you do as a Youth Care Specialist for our youth residential programs?

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

What does this position offer? (Not available for PT or PRN roles)

• Starting Pay Range: $18.50 – $22.00 per 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, Life insurance options
• 401(k) 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 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Mileage reimbursement if applicable
• iPhone and laptop provided
• Multiple opportunities for growth

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the program
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience in a residential youth or adult operation or related child and family services experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be at least 21 years old
• All full‑time employees must work one of the following schedules: 1st shift (7 am – 7 pm) or 2nd shift (7 pm – 7 am)

You’re the right fit if…

• You have a passion for working with and developing youth
• You enjoy knowing you’re 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.