Youth Support Partner

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, both virtually and in person.

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

• As a Youth Support Partner in the Thompson Placement Stability Unit (TPSU) department, you will provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, behavior modification techniques, and mentorship to unstable/high‑need youth in out‑of‑home care. This consists of developing goals to increase stabilizing behavior; meetings face to face with your multiple times a week and documenting services.
• A typical day as a Youth Support Partner will include managing crises, providing motivational interviewing, mentorship, and transportation. As a Youth Partner, a large amount of time is spent face‑to‑face with high‑need teenagers.
• Work hours vary based on client needs. The schedule includes a rotating on‑call schedule for after‑hour coverage (nights/weekends) and one mandatory weekday on‑call shift.

• Starting Pay Rate: $20 hourly
• Fantastic Full‑time benefits…
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year, plus 10 paid holidays!
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, and Life insurance options
• 401K 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 EAP services
• Mileage Reimbursement
• iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
• Multiple opportunities for growth

• High School Diploma/equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or relevant field preferred
• 1 year of relevant professional experience with the population served
• Personal lived experience preferred.
• Must have a reliable vehicle/transportation and car insurance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in.
• All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.

• You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents!
• 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.

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Salary Description

$20 hourly