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.
Thompson Child & Family Focus is a participating employer of E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and allows employers to confirm an individual's employment eligibility to work in the United States.
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. No phone calls please.
For all job listings below, please apply online using the link above.
Current job openings (as of May 21, 2013):
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. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. 2nd and/or 3rd shifts available. No phone calls please. Top.
Team Leader/Mentor: Saint Peter's Lane Campus
Mentors work with children ages 6-12 in a residential treatment program. Experience in a group home or residential setting with children preferred. This position is responsible for providing direct care for 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. Team Leaders work with the Program Supervisors, Mentors, and Floaters as a team to provide the best care possible for the children. Human Services Degree desired. Valid NC driver’s license and clean driving record required. 2nd shift position is available. No phone calls please. Top.
SBIT Therapist (Cabarrus): 7th Street Campus
The School Based Intervention Therapy (SBIT) Therapist is a direct service provider responsible for the quality and ethical delivery of individual, group, and family outpatient services at designated school sites within Cabarrus County. The SBIT Therapist is responsible for providing diagnosis, assessment, and treatment to children, and/or families where behavioral 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 is required. One year post graduate experience in a clinical setting with child/adolescent population preferred. Must have a valid NC Driver’s License with clean driving record, and meet credentialing and privileging standards. The major share of time for this position is at the school site, but also includes home visits. Experience working in the Cabarrus County school district is a plus. No phone calls please. Top.
SBIT Therapist (Mecklenburg): 7th Street Campus
The School Based Intervention Therapy (SBIT) Therapist is a direct service provider responsible for the quality and ethical delivery of individual, group, and family outpatient services at designated school sites within Mecklenburg County. This is a great position for a practitioner seeking flexible hours in the summer. The SBIT Therapist is responsible for providing diagnosis, assessment, and treatment to children, and/or families where behavioral problems, emotional instability, neglect, physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse is evident. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field and full licensure as an Independent Practitioner is required. Applicants with provisional licensure will not be considered. One year post graduate experience in a clinical setting with child/adolescent population preferred. Must have a valid NC Driver’s License with clean driving record, and meet credentialing and privileging standards. The major share of time for this position is at the school site, but also includes home visits. No phone calls please. 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. No phone calls please.Top.
Registered Nurse - Part-time: Saint Peter's Lane Campus
Part-time RN needed for nursing services at psychiatric residential treatment facility. Pediatric and/or Mental health experience preferred. Duties will include medication administration, record keeping, responding to client medical needs. The RN is responsible for working directly with the physician, psychiatrist, and nurse practitioner to provide professional nursing care. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Current licensure to practice as an RN or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of NC. No phone calls please. Top.
Facility/Maintenance Worker: Saint Peter's Lane Campus
Maintenance Worker needed to work 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday 5 pm – 12 am. Duties include, but not limited to: building and grounds maintenance, delivering supplies, completing general maintenance requests, performing daily repairs to buildings and grounds, cleaning, etc. Position requires a background in maintenance, grounds keeping, landscaping, light carpentry, plumbing, electrical etc. Candidate must be able to work independently; push, pull, bend and stoop daily; as well as lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Valid NC driver’s license and clean driving history required. Top.