Residential Youth Care Specialist, 2nd Shift
About The Position
Thompson, founded in 1886, is an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson's continuum of care encompasses 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 clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. The organization's values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity. The Residential Youth Care Specialist role involves providing care, supervision, structure, and advocacy to build therapeutic relationships with youth. Specialists work alongside committed team members and various functional professionals to support youth success. A typical day includes daily care of youth in residence, working with highly acute and potentially aggressive clients aged 10-17, supporting their treatment processes, and completing assigned tasks. This position requires mandatory attendance at a 4-day, 9am-5pm Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training program prior to client engagement, and all residential staff must pass TCI training and demonstrate proper physical techniques and holds.
Requirements
- BA/BS Degree in the Human Services field strongly preferred.
- High School diploma/GED and two years' relevant experience working with youth will be considered in lieu of BA/BS degree.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for working with youth.
- Must pass a drug screening test.
- Must pass an extensive background check.
- Must pass a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and demonstrate proper physical techniques and holds.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for working with youth & adolescents.
- Enjoy making an IMPACT on the lives of others.
- Alignment with values of EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY.
Responsibilities
- Provide care, supervision, and structure to youth in residence.
- Act as an advocate for youth, building therapeutic relationships.
- Engage in the day-to-day care of youth, including recreational activities.
- Support the treatment process of each youth.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.
Benefits
- 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year
- 10 paid holidays
- Health insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Vision insurance options
- Short-Term Disability insurance options
- Long-Term Disability insurance options
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
