Family Support Worker

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 Family Support Worker?

- As a Family Support Worker in the Florida Case Management Organization (CMO) department, you will provide transportation of youth to/from out-of-home care placements, to/from school, and to/from visits.  Family Support Workers also supervise parent visits.

- A typical day as a Family Support Worker will include managing crisis, de-escalating youth and adults, and driving.  As a Family Support Worker, a large amount of time is spent face to face with high need teenagers transporting them.

-  Work schedule as follows:
4-day Work Week- 10-hour shifts:
Saturday-Tuesday Morning shift 6am-4pm Saturday-Tuesday Evening shift    4pm-12am Thursday- Sunday Morning shift  6am-4pm Thursday- Sunday Evening shift  4pm-12am

What does this position offer?

- Starting Pay Rate: $18 hourly

- 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:

- High School diploma/GED required; A.A. preferred

- A minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience (human services or childcare experience preferred)

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Must have reliable vehicle/transportation

- A valid driver’s license, at least 3 years of driving with a driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.

- Must meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the department

-  All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.
You’re the right fit for the Family Support Worker 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.
Thompson participates in E-Verify and Diana Screen for Florida locations.

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Text us at 704-946-6455 for additional information!

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