Youth Care Specialist
About The Position
Thompson is an organization founded in 1886 that operates across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Its continuum of care includes prevention, mental health services, and foster care. Programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based or evidence-informed, supporting resilience among clients ages 0–18 and their families, virtually and in person. The Youth Care Specialist works in a youth residential program, providing supervision, support, and guidance while building therapeutic relationships with youth. The role includes engaging with youth; providing direction, structure, and support for their physical and physiological needs; scheduling and participating in activities; maintaining clean and safe physical environments; completing daily documentation to regulatory standards; and transporting clients to appointments and activities as needed. Travel to residential facilities in the Knoxville area may be required. The position follows a rotating schedule on either first shift, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., or second shift, 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Week 1 is Monday, Thursday, and Friday; Week 2 is Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards applicable to the program.
- High school diploma required.
- At least one year of experience in a residential youth or adult operation, or related experience in child and family services.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite application software.
- Full-time employees must work either first shift (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) or second shift (7 p.m.–7 a.m.).
- Passion for working with and developing youth.
- Interest in making an impact on the lives of others.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, support, and guide youth in residential programs, and build therapeutic relationships with them.
- Engage with youth and provide direction, structure, and support for their physical and physiological needs.
- Schedule and participate in activities.
- Ensure residential physical environments remain clean and safe.
- Complete daily documentation as required by regulatory standards.
- Transport clients to appointments and activities as needed.
- Travel to various residential facilities in the Knoxville area as required.
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 and life insurance options.
- 401(k) 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.
- Paid time off for volunteering in the community.
- Free employee assistance program services.
- Mileage reimbursement, if applicable.
- Company-provided iPhone and laptop.
- Multiple opportunities for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
