Residential Youth Care Specialist, 1st Shift

Overview

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 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.

• Provide care, supervision, structure, and advocate for youth in your care, building a therapeutic relationship with each youth.
• Work with a collaborative team of professionals to support the youth’s success, including day-to-day care of youth in residence and supporting the treatment process.

• 1st Shift: 7am-7pm
• Week 1:
  Monday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 2:
  Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

• This position requires mandatory attendance at a 4-day, 9am-5pm Therapeutic Crises Intervention training program prior to engaging with clients.
• All residential staff must pass a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and demonstrate proper physical Therapeutic techniques and holds.

• Starting Pay Range: $17.00-$19.50 hourly
• Full-time benefits
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
• 401K Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible licensure
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
• Eligibility for state loan repayment programs (up to $50,000)
• PTO for volunteering in the community
• Free EAP services
• Mileage Reimbursement
• iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
• Multiple opportunities for growth

Minimum

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree in the Human Services field strongly preferred
• High School diploma/GED and two years of relevant experience working with youth (in lieu of BA/BS)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for working with youth
• Must pass drug screening and extensive background check

The physical demands and work environment characteristics describe the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands include walking, sitting, using hands to handle objects, reaching, talking and hearing. Vision requirements include close, distant, color, peripheral, and depth perception. Tasks involve standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs and lifting individuals. Ability to respond quickly in emergencies and to pursue a youth if needed is required.

• You have a passion for working with youth and adolescents
• You strive to make an IMPACT on the lives of others
• Values:
  Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job and you want to be part of a winning culture, apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities.

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thompson participates in E-Verify and Diana Screen for Florida locations.

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Salary Description

$17 - $19.50/hourly based on experience