Youth Support Partner (Part-Time) at Thompson Child & Family Focus

Greenville, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

20.67

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engagement, Support, Guidance, Mentoring, Advocacy, Empowerment, Crisis Response, Documentation, Transportation

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

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 Support Partner? As a Youth Support Partner in the Thompson Youth Stabilization department, you will provide engagement, support, guidance, mentoring, advocacy, and empowerment to the youth assigned to your caseload. A typical day involves engaging and mentoring youth to support their treatment plans, empowering self-advocacy, providing transportation (with reimbursement), responding to crises, and maintaining accurate, timely documentation. This role involves irregular hours, you will largely be responsible for your own schedule. Administrative tasks are typically completed during the day, while service visits and youth engagement occur in the afternoons and evenings. What does this position offer? Starting Pay Range: $19.71-$20.67 hourly Requirements Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: High School Diploma/equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or relevant field preferred 1 year of relevant professional experience with the population served Personal lived experience preferred. Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in. All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required. 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! 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.

Responsibilities

The Youth Support Partner will provide engagement, support, guidance, mentoring, advocacy, and empowerment to assigned youth, supporting their treatment plans and fostering self-advocacy. Responsibilities also include providing transportation, responding to crises, and maintaining accurate documentation.