Youth Care Specialist
About The Position
The Youth Care Specialist works in Thompson’s youth residential programs, providing supervision, support, and guidance to youth and building therapeutic relationships with them. The role includes engaging with youth and providing direction, structure, and support for their physical and psychological needs. Specialists schedule and participate in activities, help keep residential environments clean and safe, complete daily documentation required by regulatory standards, and transport clients to appointments and activities as needed. The position may require travel to various residential facilities within the Knoxville area. The rotating schedule is 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 applicable program credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards.
- High school diploma.
- 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.) on the specified rotating schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Passion for working with and developing youth.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, support, and guide youth in residential programs.
- Build therapeutic relationships with youth.
- Engage with youth and provide direction, structure, and support for their physical and psychological needs.
- Schedule and participate in activities.
- Help ensure residential environments remain clean and safe.
- Complete daily documentation as required by regulatory standards.
- Transport clients to appointments and activities as needed.
Benefits
- Three weeks of paid time off in the first year.
- Ten paid holidays.
- Health insurance options.
- Dental insurance options.
- Vision insurance options.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
- 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.
- iPhone and laptop provided.
- 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
