Licensing & Training Specialist, Foster Care
Description
Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has since expanded to operate across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson's continuum of care includes prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed, aiming to build resilience in clients (ages 0-18) and their families.
What will you do as a Licensing and Training Specialist?
- Recruit, train, and license foster parents.
- Provide pre-service training for potential foster parents.
- Assess and evaluate potential foster parents based on state and agency policy.
- Guide potential parents through the licensing process and submit all necessary documentation to the state and agency.
- Ensure foster parents' training remains compliant, provide at least quarterly supervision/assessment, maintain audit-ready files, and work with the foster care coordinator to support foster parents in maintaining child placements.
- Public speaking and marketing to recruit families.
Typical Day
A typical day as a Licensing and Training Specialist includes standard work hours from 8-5, but flexibility is essential due to occasional evening or weekend work for public speaking and marketing.
What does this position offer?
- Starting Pay Range: $42-$45k annually
- 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
- 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:
- Education requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
- Valid Driver’s License and meets any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the program(s) you lead (Meets criteria as a Qualified Professional in North Carolina.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills
Additional Information
This role supports families in the Gaston County area. The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with youth & adolescents, enjoy making an impact on others' lives, and prioritize excellence, innovation, commitment, caring, and integrity.
If your qualifications meet the requirements and you're interested in joining a winning culture, apply at thompsoncff.org. Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.