Working with children is one of the most rewarding positions anyone can have. Thompson promotes a culture that invites committed and special applicants. We offer competitive benefits and an emphasis on providing extensive, ongoing professional development that ensures the success of the Thompson team and its ability to uplift children daily.
Employee benefits include medical coverage, dental insurance, retirement, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and education assistance.
Thompson Child & Family Focus utilizes The Diana Screen® as a component of the employment screening and selection process. The Diana Screen® is a risk management tool to help reduce the risk of placing adults who present sexual risks to children into positions of trust. For the safety and protection of our clients, Thompson Child & Family Focus shall consider an applicant that fails The Diana Screen® assessment ineligible for employment.
To find out more about career opportunities at Thompson Child & Family Focus, we encourage you to view our current job openings below and apply. Online application through the Thompson Child & Family Focus website is our preferred application method. Questions or other inquiries may be directed to hr@thompsoncff.org.
For all job listings below, please apply online using the link above.
Current job openings (as of May 8, 2012):
Psychiatric Residential Treatment & Day Treatment Services
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Community Support Services
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Early Childhood Services
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Medical Services
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Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Food Services
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Administration
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Mentor: Saint Peter’s Lane Campus
Thompson Child & Family Focus, located in the Charlotte/Matthews area, has multiple openings for a challenging position working with children ages 6-12 in a residential treatment program. Experience in a group home or residential setting with children preferred. These positions are responsible for providing direct care to the children in the residential treatment program by providing a safe therapeutic home setting in a positive consistent and structured environment. This includes mental health support and documentation based on service goals and plans for each consumer. Validdriver’s license and clean driving record required. All shifts available.Top.Day Treatment Support Specialist (DTSS): Saint Peter's Lane Campus
The Day Treatment Support Specialist will provide mental health interventions, crisis prevention and intervention, guidance, and expertise in the context of the classroom. The DTSS will team with the teacher to provide a well-organized, effective learning environment where consumers can develop the skills needed to take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource material. The ESS will develop positive therapeutic relationships with consumers, engaging them in the learning process, helping them to develop self management & social skills while preparing them for success in a community school setting. Required education and skills: Undergraduate degree preferred from an accredited college or university. Eligible for QP status or experience working in a special education setting preferred. Primary or secondary educational experience may be acceptedTop.
Intensive In-Home Specialist: 7th Street Campus
QP to work as a member of a 3-person team led by a licensed or provisionally licensed clinician to provide direct and indirect intensive in-home services. Position requires 24 hour coverage, 7 days a week, on a rotating basis. Intensive In-home Specialist will be responsible for intervening in crisis situations, providing self-help and living skills training, parenting skills to help the family and assistance with implementation of home-based behavioral supports; All under the clinical direction of the Intensive In-home Lead Therapist. Minimum of one year of experience working with children and families is required. Must meet the following requirements:
QP- Bachelors degree in a human service related field + 2 years of post-bachelor’s population specific experience OR Bachelors degree in a non-human service related field + 4 ears of post-Bachelor’s populations specific experience OR Masters degree in a human service related field + 1 year of post-graduate population specific experience. Top.
Clinical Manager: Foster Care: 7th Street Campus
Position will provide daily clinical oversight to the Foster Care program, including participating in making placement decisions, oversight of therapeutic interventions being implemented in the home, clinical staffing of cases, and clinical supervision of Foster Care staff. This position will also assist in the initial and ongoing trainings of foster parents and provide psycho educational and support groups. Flexible work hours required, as some evening and weekend work may be involved. This position will also provide Diagnostic Assessments and Comprehensive Clinical Assessments for our 7th street campus and the Thompson Child Development Center as needed. Required Education and Skills: A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field and full licensure required. Four years experience with Foster Care preferred but not required. Must meet state requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional. Must maintain a valid NC Drivers License and maintain minimum insurance requirements.Top.
Foster Care Manager: Durham, NC
The Foster Care Manager includes comprehensive and educational training of foster families, monitoring of foster placement, and coordination of treatment services to ensure success of the child and family. Collects, organizes, and analyzes recruitment strategies, foster parent pre-licensing classes, and orientations to continually improve desired outcomes for growing foster care department. Responsible for training new and existing staff on the clinical and administrative requirements for documentation required by the staff and staff requirements for clinical oversight and documentation of foster parents. Applicant must have a flexible schedule and is required to provide 24/7 on-call to the consumers and families within the caseload. Weekend on-call will be on a rotating basis with other Foster Care Coordinators. Must maintain a valid NC driver’s license and clean driving record. Bachelor’s degree in social Work or other related field in human services. Travel required. Position located in Durham, NC. Must meet Qualified Professional Status. (Bachelors degree in a human service related field + 2 years of post-bachelor’s population specific experience OR Bachelors degree in a non-human service related field + 4 ears of post-Bachelor’s populations specific experience OR Masters degree in a human service related field + 1 year of post-graduate population specific experience)Top.
Outpatient Therapist: Durham, NC
The Outpatient Therapist is a direct service provider responsible for the quality and ethical delivery of individual, group, and family outpatient services at TCFF. The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing diagnosis, assessment, and treatment to children, and/or families where behavior problems, emotional instability, neglect, physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse is evident. A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field and full licensure as an Independent Practitioner within 60 days of employment is required. Applicant must provide documentation of Licensure application if not currently licensed. One year post graduate experience in a clinical setting with child/adolescent population preferred. Preferred experience with child mental health and issues of abuse and neglect. Experience working with children struggling with mental health issues stemming from early traumas and/or attachment challenges. Must have valid North Carolina Driver’s License and meet credentialing and privileging standards. The major share of time for this position is at the Thompson Child & Family Services Center but also includes home visits (for in-home therapy when appropriate) and locations at designated community sites. Hours for all Outpatient Therapists are flexible and vary according to client need. This position does include evening work. Weekend time could be occasional but would be rare. Top.
Lead Teacher: Clanton Road Campus
Seeking a Lead Teacher motivated to obtain a wonderful teaching experience involving the promotion of growth and healing to children at all levels of child development. Must have ability to work with total staff to promote physical, social, cognitive, spiritual and emotional well-being of the children we serve through holistic daily programs designed to enhance healthy age appropriate development. Must have knowledge of regulations governed by NC Division of Child Development, Mecklenburg County Health Department and NAEYC standards. Required education and skills: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field, or Associates Degree in Early Childhood, and 2 years experience with birth-5 yr. required. Credentials I & II preferred. Top.
Teaching Assistant: Clanton Road Campus
State of the Art Nationally Accredited Child Development Center is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a wonderful teaching experience involving all levels of child development. Must have the ability to work with total staff to promote the physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, and emotional well-being of the children we serve through holistic daily programs designed to enhance healthy age-appropriate development. Must have knowledge of regulations governed by NC Division of Child Development, Mecklenburg County Health Department and NAEYC standards. Required education and skills: Course work in Early Childhood Education and 2 years of experience in Early Childhood setting. AA in Early Childhood Education preferred. Top.
Registered Nurse (Part-Time): Saint Peter's Lane Campus
Part-Time RN needed for nursing services at psychiatric residential treatment facility. Duties will include medication administration, record keeping, responding to client medical needs. Shifts will be 12 hour shifts on Thursdays from 10p-10a, Saturday 6p-6a and help cover vacation time and sick leave. Holidays required. Must be an experienced Pediatric and/or Psychiatric Registered Nurse eligible to practice in NC without restrictions to license. Must have valid NC driver’s license. New graduates encouraged to apply.Top.
Client Rights/Quality Oversight Director: Saint Peter's Lane Campus
Seeking Mental Health Professional to assist the VP of Quality Assurance in the creation and oversight of the agencies Continuous Quality Improvement Program. Individual will be responsible for all functions and requirements concerning Client Rights. Incumbent will lead all investigations for alleged abuse/neglect and report to required oversight agencies. The individual will be responsible for re-licensure, re-endorsements and updating policy and procedure manuals as necessary. Requirements: Masters Degree with a minimum of 2 years Mental Health experience. Extensive knowledge of Federal and State standards including MH Service definitions, Licensure Rules, etc. Strong organizational skills and excellent oral/written skills are a must.Top.