Residential Youth Program Supervisor

Thompson Child & Family FocusNashville, TN
$55,000 - $58,000Hybrid

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 Residential Youth Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for daily operations, oversight and performance of the youth residential programs for which you lead. A typical day as a Residential Youth Program Supervisor will include prioritizing tasks for the youth care specialists you lead, proactively communicating and removing obstacles so your team can provide the best care for the youth in their programs. You will serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring 100% compliance for the programs you lead. This position may require travel to various residential facilities within the Nashville area. The Residential Youth Program Supervisor role is flexible, on call, and requires weekends and evenings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in the health & human services field
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Exposure to leadership/management experiences either through short term project management, coordination, training or actual leadership positions required.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working with residential youth programs or related field
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program(s) you lead
  • All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check.
  • Passion for working with and developing youth
  • Enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others
  • EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for daily operations, oversight and performance of the youth residential programs.
  • Prioritizing tasks for the youth care specialists.
  • Proactively communicating and removing obstacles so the team can provide the best care for the youth.
  • Serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensuring 100% compliance for the programs.

Benefits

  • 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) the first year
  • 10 paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
  • 401K Match
  • Education Reimbursement
  • 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 if applicable
  • iPhone and Laptop provided
  • Multiple opportunities for growth
  • Ongoing, structured leadership development and growth opportunities
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