Youth Partner

Thompson Child & Family Focus•Columbia, SC

3d•$19 - $21

About The Position

As a Youth Partner in Thompson’s Youth Stabilization department, you will provide engagement, support, guidance, mentoring, advocacy, and empowerment to youth assigned to your caseload. The role supports youth treatment plans, self-advocacy, and resilience through direct engagement and services. A typical day may include mentoring youth, providing transportation (with reimbursement), responding to crises, and maintaining accurate, timely documentation. The role involves irregular hours, and you will largely be responsible for your own schedule. Administrative tasks are typically completed during the day, while service visits and youth engagement occur in the afternoons and evenings. 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, serving clients ages 0–18 and their families, virtually and in person.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of relevant professional experience with the population served.
Valid driver’s license.
Meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards applicable to the department.
Pass a drug screening test and extensive background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a relevant field.
Personal lived experience.

Responsibilities

Engage and mentor youth to support their treatment plans.
Empower youth to advocate for themselves.
Provide transportation to youth; mileage is reimbursed.
Respond to crises.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Benefits

Starting pay range of $19–$21 per hour.
Three weeks of paid time off in the first year and 10 paid holidays.
Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance options.
401(k) match.
Education reimbursement.
Referral bonus.
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, which repays up to $50,000 of student loans.
Paid time off for volunteering in the community.
Free EAP services.
Mileage reimbursement.
iPhone and laptop provided for eligible roles.
Multiple opportunities for growth.