Residential Youth Care Specialist, 2nd Shift

Thompson Child & Family Focus•Matthews, NC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

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 Residential Youth Care Specialist, you will be expected to provide care, supervision, structure, and to be an advocate that provides and builds a therapeutic relationship with the youth in your care. You will be surrounded by team members committed to the same goal, as well as various functional professionals partnering with you in our youth's success. A typical day as a Residential Youth Care Specialist involves the day-to-day care of youth while in residence (including fun!), working with clients from 10-17 years old, males or females who are highly acute and potentially aggressive, supporting the treatment process of each youth, and completing other tasks as assigned by your Supervisor. This position requires mandatory attendance at a 4-day, 9am-5pm Therapeutic Crises Intervention training program prior to engaging with clients. All residential staff must pass a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and demonstrate proper physical Therapeutic 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.
Extensive background check is required.
Must pass a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and demonstrate proper physical Therapeutic techniques and holds.

Nice To Haves

Passion for working with youth & adolescents.
Enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others.
Alignment with values of EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY.

Responsibilities

Provide care, supervision, and structure for youth in residence.
Act as an advocate and build therapeutic relationships with youth.
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