Youth Care Specialist
About The Position
Thompson is a nonprofit organization founded in 1886 that provides prevention, mental health services, and foster care across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Its programs serve children ages 0–18 and their families through trauma-informed, evidence-based or evidence-informed care. The Youth Care Specialist works in youth residential programs, providing supervision, support, and guidance while building therapeutic relationships with youth. The role includes engaging with youth, providing direction and structure, supporting their physical and physiological needs, scheduling and participating in activities, maintaining clean and safe physical environments, completing required daily documentation, and transporting clients to appointments and activities as needed. The position may require travel among residential facilities in the Nashville 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 program-specific credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards.
- 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.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
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 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 within the Nashville area if required.
Benefits
- Starting pay range of $18.50–$22.00 per hour, based on experience.
- Three weeks of paid time off in the first year and 10 paid holidays.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
- Life insurance options.
- 401(k) match.
- Education reimbursement.
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service.
- Paid time off for community volunteering.
- Free EAP 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
