THOMPSON Child & Family Focus
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?
Provide crisis intervention, de‑escalation, and behavior modification techniques to youth who have night‑to‑night placement in DSS offices and/or have limited stability in their home.
Respond to client intervention requests, coordinate sessions, de‑escalate youth, and complete documentation.
Maintain an on‑call schedule for weekends and demonstrate flexibility.
What does this position offer?
Pay Range: $17‑$21 hourly.
Full‑time benefits.
Three weeks paid time off in the first year plus 10 paid holidays.
Health, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term and 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 that 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.
Requirements
High School diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required (based on life experience).
At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably working with youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting.
Experience working in an on‑call or shift‑based setting.
Proficient in MS Office suite.
Valid driver’s license (and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department).
Must pass a drug screening test and an extensive background check.
You’re the right fit for the Youth Care Specialist position if…
You have a passion for working with youth and adolescents.
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.
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What will you do as a Youth Care Specialist?
Provide crisis intervention, de‑escalation, and behavior modification techniques to youth who have night‑to‑night placement in DSS offices and/or have limited stability in their home.
Respond to client intervention requests, coordinate sessions, de‑escalate youth, and complete documentation.
Maintain an on‑call schedule for weekends and demonstrate flexibility.
What does this position offer?
Pay Range: $17‑$21 hourly.
Full‑time benefits.
Three weeks paid time off in the first year plus 10 paid holidays.
Health, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term and 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 that 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.
Requirements
High School diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required (based on life experience).
At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably working with youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting.
Experience working in an on‑call or shift‑based setting.
Proficient in MS Office suite.
Valid driver’s license (and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department).
Must pass a drug screening test and an extensive background check.
You’re the right fit for the Youth Care Specialist position if…
You have a passion for working with youth and adolescents.
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.
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