Thompson Child & Family Focus
Location
Wilson County, Tennessee
Salary
$19 - $22 / HOUR
Provide supervision, support, and guidance to youth in residential programs while building therapeutic relationships. Responsibilities include managing daily activities, maintaining a safe environment, and completing regulatory documentation.
Requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must be at least 21 years old with at least one year of experience in residential youth or adult operations.
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 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 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 Paid time off for volunteering in the community Free EAP services Mileage Reimbursement if applicable iPhone and Laptop provided Multiple opportunities for growth
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 and Diana Screen for Florida locations. Text us at 704-946-6455 for additional information!
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Market context
Youth Care Specialist roles in Tennessee are often driven by ongoing need in residential and behavioral support settings, where employers look for staff who can provide consistent supervision and structure. These positions can be competitive because they commonly require a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, age 21 or older, and prior residential youth or adult operations experience, with a bachelor’s degree preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience matches the setting and schedule before applying.
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