Youth Care Specialist
Company: Thompson Child & Family Focus
Location: Nashville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job 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 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 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 and
Diana Screen for Florida locations. TCFFTN Salary Description
$19.50 - $22.50/hourly based on experience
Keywords: Thompson Child & Family Focus, Nashville , Youth Care Specialist, Social Services , Nashville, Tennessee
