About the position
Get to know Thompson! We were founded in 1886 as an orphanage and have grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas and into Florida with new operations expanding in Tennessee. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention services, foster care, and mental health. 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 Care specialist, you will provide supervision, support, guidance, and build a therapeutic relationship with the youth under your care. A typical day as a Youth Care Specialist will include engaging with youth in the program, providing direction, structure and support for their physical and physiological needs. Scheduling and participating in activities, ensuring the physical milieus remain clean and safe, completing daily documentation as required by regulatory standards and transporting clients as needed for appointments and activities. This position may require travel to various residential facilities within the Jackson area. As a Youth Care Specialist, you will work the below rotating schedule: 1st Shift: 7am-7pm or 2nd Shift: 7pm-7am. Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday. Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision, support, and guidance to youth under care.
- Engage with youth in the program.
- Provide direction, structure, and support for physical and physiological needs.
- Schedule and participate in activities.
- Ensure the physical environment remains clean and safe.
- Complete daily documentation as required by regulatory standards.
- Transport clients as needed for appointments and activities.
Requirements
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program.
- High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- At least one year of experience working in a residential youth operation or related experience in child and family services.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must work one of the following schedules: 1st shift (7am-7pm) or 2nd shift (7pm-7am).
Nice-to-haves
- Passion for working with and developing youth.
- Desire to make an impact on the lives of others.
- Alignment with the values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.
Benefits
- Starting Pay Range: $17 - $19.50/hourly based on experience.
- 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) the first year plus 10 paid Holidays.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options.
- 401K Match.
- Education Reimbursement.
- 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 if applicable.
- iPhone and Laptop provided.
- Multiple opportunities for growth.
