Youth Support Partner

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide education and assistance in navigating child-serving systems (child welfare, education, behavioral/mental health, juvenile justice, school, primary care, etc.).
• Support others working with youth to understand youth culture.
• Assist youth to understand and express their needs, goals, and decisions.
• Role model effective behavior for youth, demonstrating healthy relationships, positive responses to stress and conflict, and positive social skills.
• Provide 9-12 months of mentorship to 14-21 youth in the school, home, and community setting for a maximum of 90 minutes weekly, in person or virtually.
• Build relationships with youth in the community.
• Schedule is non-traditional, typically around 9 am-5 pm, excluding weekends and on-call.
• Serve youth in person or virtually in the community in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Offerings

• Starting Pay Range: $17.42-$19.47
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) in the 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 & Tech Stack

• Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or an associate’s degree and 1 year of experience.
• Must have lived experience as a youth who has overcome mental health challenges and/or multiple systems involvement.
• Passion for working with youth & adolescents.
• Enjoy making an IMPACT on the lives of others.
• Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity are important to you.