Foster Care Licensing Supervisor

Thompson; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision

401K Match

Education Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Licensure supervision reimbursement

Mileage/Phone/Laptop provided

Job summary

Thompson is seeking a Foster Care Licensing Supervisor to lead Licensing and Training Specialists, oversee recruitment, licensing and compliance, and ensure trauma-informed processes across Tennessee and surrounding areas. You will coach staff, monitor outcomes, and partner with program leadership to support foster families.

The role is community-based or hybrid with occasional evenings/weekends and offers strong benefits, PTO, holidays, and loan forgiveness opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field with relevant experience.
• Leadership/management experience preferred.
• Drug screening and extensive background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, and support to Licensing and Training Specialists.
• Ensure foster home recruitment, licensing, compliance, and support activities meet regulatory standards.
• Review licensing statuses, supervise staff, support recruitment strategy, and address licensing barriers.
• Work in a hybrid/community-based setting with some evenings/weekends for orientations or trainings.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Coaching

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master's degree in human services

Job description

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.

Description

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 Foster Care Licensing Supervisor?

• As the Licensing Supervisor in the Foster Care department, you will provide leadership, oversight, and support to Licensing and Training Specialists while ensuring foster home recruitment, licensing, compliance, and support activities meet regulatory standards and organizational expectations. You will oversee workflows, monitor performance and outcomes, provide coaching and supervision, and ensure that licensing activities are completed accurately, timely, and in a trauma-informed manner consistent with Thompson’s CARE principles.
• A typical day as a Licensing Supervisor will include reviewing licensing and re-licensing status reports, conducting individual supervision and coaching with Licensing and Training Specialists, reviewing foster home files for accuracy and compliance, supporting recruitment strategy and pipeline management, addressing barriers impacting licensing timelines, and collaborating with program leadership and system partners to ensure continuity of foster family support. You may also assist with scheduling coverage, responding to urgent licensing issues, supporting staff development, and participating in operational or quality review meetings.
• As a Licensing Supervisor, this role is typically community-based or hybrid, requiring flexibility to support staff and foster families during some evenings or occasional weekends as needed for orientations, trainings, or recruitment activities, while maintaining standard business hours for supervision, meetings, and compliance responsibilities.

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: 49k-64.5K
• 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:

• Must have a valid Tennessee Driver's License.
• Meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program(s) they lead.
• Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or Master's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or Master's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or Bachelor's degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Verified 3 years of work experience as a high performing individual contributor in a related field.
• Exposure to leadership/management experiences either through short term project management, coordination, training or actual leadership positions.
• Displays the capacity/coachability for future growth and development as a leader.
• Supervisory experience preferred
• All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.

You’re the right fit for the Foster Care Licensing Supervisor position if…

• You have a passion for growing and developing staff.
• You enjoy knowing you're making an IMPACT on the lives of others
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thompson participates in E-Verify

Salary Description

49k-64.5k

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