Youth Care Specialist — Transform Lives

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Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The continuum of care includes prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All programs are trauma‑informed and evidence‑based, building resilience in clients (ages 0‑18) and families, both virtually and in person. Our core values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

• Provide supervision, support, guidance, and build therapeutic relationships with youth.
• Engage with youth, provide direction and structure, support their physical and physiological needs, schedule and participate in activities, ensure environments remain clean and safe, complete daily documentation, and transport clients as needed.
• Travel to various residential facilities within the Nashville area as required.
• Work a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule: 7 am‑7 pm or 7 pm‑7 am, with weeks alternating according to the following pattern:
  Week 1 – Monday, Thursday, Friday;
  Week 2 – Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.

• Pay range: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour (starting); $19.50 - $22.50 per hour stated later in posting.
• Full‑time benefits: 3 weeks paid time off in the first year plus 10 paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability and life insurance options, 401(k) match, education reimbursement, clinical supervision reimbursement ($60 for eligible licensure), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, paid volunteer time, free EAP services, mileage reimbursement, iPhone and laptop provided, and multiple growth opportunities.

• Valid driver’s license and meet all credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards for the program.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of residential youth or adult operation experience, or related child and family services experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Full‑time schedule: 1st or 2nd shift as listed.

• Passion for working with and developing youth.
• Desire to make an impact on lives of others.
• Values Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

If your qualifications meet the requirements and you want to join a winning culture, apply at thompsoncff.org
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Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E‑Verify and Diana Screen for Florida locations.