Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses t…
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses t…
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses…
Skills: Youth Engagement, Mentoring, Advocacy, Crisis Response, Case Management
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$23/hr
Mid level
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses…
Skills: Mental Health Counseling, Behavioral Health Support, Case Documentation, Trauma-Informed Care, Family-Centered Treatment
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses t…
Skills: Clinical Supervision, Administrative Supervision, Trauma-Informed Care, Case Management, Leadership
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses …
Skills: Crisis Management, De-escalation, Youth Transportation, Case Management, Microsoft Office Suite
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses…
Skills: Crisis Management, De-escalation, Youth Transportation, Supervision, Communication Skills
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses t…
Skills: Case Management, Discharge Planning, CFT Coordination, Stakeholder Communication, Trauma-Informed Care
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses t…
Skills: Clinical Supervision, Trauma-Informed Care, Staff Coaching, Performance Management, Recruitment
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses t…
Greenville, South Carolina, United States · Hybrid
$21/hr–$22/hr
Mid level
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses t…
Skills: Case Management, Home Visits, Foster Care Coordination, Microsoft Office Suite, Written Communication
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses…
Skills: Case Management, Crisis Management, Court Reporting, Care Coordination, Trauma-Informed Care
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses…
Skills: Case Management, Crisis Management, Care Coordination, Court Reporting, Trauma-Informed Care
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses t…
Skills: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Person-Centered Planning, Microsoft Office Suite
Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
$19/hr–$22/hr
Mid level
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses t…
Skills: Trauma-Informed Care, Case Coordination, Crisis Response, Regulatory Compliance, Microsoft Office Suite
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses t…
Skills: Medication Administration, Medical Record Keeping, Behavioral Health Nursing, Patient Education, Microsoft Office Suite
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses t…
Skills: Medication Administration, Medical Record Keeping, Behavioral Health Nursing, Patient Education, Trauma-Informed Care
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses …
Skills: Daily Operations Management, Youth Care Supervision, Stakeholder Liaison, Compliance Management, Team Leadership
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses…
Skills: Clinical Assessment, Counseling, Care Coordination, Therapeutic Interventions, Trauma-Informed Care
Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses t…
Skills: Recruitment, Training, Licensing, Case Assessment, Public Speaking
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
$18/hr–$22/hr
Full-time
high school, bachelor degree
Paid time off, Paid holidays, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Short-term disability
Posted 55m ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Youth Care Specialist provides direct supervision, support, and guidance to youth in a residential setting while building therapeutic relationships. Responsibilities include facilitating activities, maintaining a safe environment, completing daily documentation, and transporting clients to appointments.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma, with a bachelor's degree preferred, and at least one year of experience in residential youth or adult operations. A valid driver's license and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required, and applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Full job description
Description
Get to know Thompson!
Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services and foster care. 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.
What will you do as a Youth Care Specialist for our youth residential programs?
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 Nashville 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
What does this position offer? (Not available for PT or PRN roles)
Starting Pay Range: $18.50 - $22.00/hourly based on experience
Fantastic Full-time benefits…..
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
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
Paid time off for volunteering in the community
Free EAP services
Mileage Reimbursement if applicable
iPhone and Laptop provided
Multiple opportunities for growth
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications/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.
A minimum of one year of experience working in a residential youth or adult operation or related experience working in the field of child and family services.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software
Must be at least 21
All full-time employees must work one of the following schedules: 1st shift (7am-7pm) or 2nd shift (7pm-7am)
You’re the right fit for the Youth Care Specialist position if…
You have a passion for working with and developing youth
You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others
EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!
If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job, and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities!
Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thompson participates in E-Verify
#TCFFTN
Related keywords
Youth CareResidential ProgramTrauma-informedEvidence-basedMental Health ServicesFoster CareTherapeuticMicrosoft Office SuiteDocumentationClient SupportResilienceChild and Family ServicesE-VerifyResidential Facility
Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Thompson Child & Family Focus is a human services leader transforming lives through early childhood, family stability, and mental health services. As a solutions-driven organization committed to rewriting narratives for the most vulnerable; Thompson achieves this by providing comprehensive, evidence-based services, and trauma-informed care, for children (ages 0-18) and their families, virtually and in-person. Thompson employs over 300 staff in NC and FL, and is led by President/CEO, Will Jones. To read more about Thompson’s continuum of services online, go to thompsoncff.org, or email [email protected].
Offices: 6800 Saint Peter's Lane, Matthews, NC 28105, US · 1645 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC 28208, US · 769 N. Wendover Road, Charlotte, NC 28211, US
PRTFFoster CareOutpatient TherapySBITIntensive In-HomeFamily EducationFamily Partners/MentoringEarly Childhood DevelopmentEarly Childhood OutreachFamily Care Center Services
Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Thompson Child & Family Focus is a human services leader transforming lives through early childhood, family stability, and mental health services. As a solutions-driven organization committed to rewriting narratives for the most vulnerable; Thompson achieves this by providing comprehensive, evidence-based services, and trauma-informed care, for children (ages 0-18) and their families, virtually and in-person. Thompson employs over 300 staff in NC and FL, and is led by President/CEO, Will Jones. To read more about Thompson’s continuum of services online, go to thompsoncff.org, or email [email protected].
Offices: 6800 Saint Peter's Lane, Matthews, NC 28105, US · 1645 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC 28208, US · 769 N. Wendover Road, Charlotte, NC 28211, US
PRTFFoster CareOutpatient TherapySBITIntensive In-HomeFamily EducationFamily Partners/MentoringEarly Childhood DevelopmentEarly Childhood OutreachFamily Care Center Services