Residential Youth Care Specialist, Walk-in-Wednesdays

Thompson Child & Family Focus•Matthews, NC

5d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson is hiring a Residential Youth Care Specialist to provide care, supervision, structure, and advocacy for youth in a residential setting. The role builds therapeutic relationships and supports the treatment and success of clients ages 10–17, including youth who may be highly acute and potentially aggressive. Staff work alongside a team and other professionals, provide day-to-day care, and complete additional tasks assigned by their Supervisor. The position follows a rotating schedule: either 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. In week one, the schedule is Monday, Thursday, and Friday; in week two, it is Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Before working with clients, employees must attend a four-day Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training program from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residential staff must pass TCI training and demonstrate appropriate physical therapeutic techniques and holds.

Requirements

A BA/BS degree in a Human Services field is strongly preferred; a high school diploma or GED and two years of relevant experience working with youth may be considered in lieu of a BA/BS degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite application software.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Passion for working with youth.
Pass a drug screening test and extensive background check.
Hold an active North Carolina driver’s license.
Attend and pass the four-day Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training and demonstrate proper physical therapeutic techniques and holds.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree in a Human Services field.

Responsibilities

Provide care, supervision, structure, and advocacy for youth in residence.
Build therapeutic relationships with youth.
Provide day-to-day care for clients ages 10–17, including recreational activities.
Support each youth’s treatment process and success.
Complete other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.
Demonstrate appropriate physical therapeutic techniques and holds after passing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training.

Benefits

Three weeks of paid time off during the first year and 10 paid holidays.
Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
Life insurance options.
401(k) match.
Education reimbursement.
Referral bonus.
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service.
Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program, which repays up to $50,000 of student loans.
Paid time off for volunteering in the community.
Free employee assistance program services.
Mileage reimbursement.
iPhone and laptop provided for eligible roles.
Multiple opportunities for growth.