About this opportunity
Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program lists this Youth Support Partner opportunity in charlotte, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
Description
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 Support Partner?
As a Youth Support Partner in the Wrap Around -Charlotte department, you will provide education and assistance in navigating the child-serving systems (child welfare, education, behavioral/mental health, juvenile justice, school, primary care, etc.), support others working with the youth to understand youth culture, assist the youth to understand and express their needs, goals and decisions, role model effective behavior for the youth to show a pattern of having healthy relationships with others; showing positive and healthy responses to stress and conflict, and demonstrating positive social skills
A typical day as a Youth Support Partner will include providing 9-12 months of mentorship to 14-21 youth in the school, home, and community setting for 90 minutes max weekly in person or virtual building relationships with youth in the community.
As a Youth Support Partner, your schedule will be non-traditional, but typically around 9 am-5 pm, excluding weekends and on-call. Mentors serve their youth in person or virtually in the community in Charlotte and surrounding.
What does this position offer?
Starting Pay Range: $17.42-$19.47
Fantastic 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 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
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in.
High School Diploma or GED, or associate’s degree and 1 year of experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must have lived experience as a youth who has overcome mental health challenges and/or multiple systems involvement
You’re the right fit for the Youth Support Partner position if…
You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents!
You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others!
EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!
Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary Description
$17.42-$19.47
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Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28245, US
Who can apply
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