Foster Care Licensing Supervisor

Thompson; Nashville (TN); Híbrido; USD 49.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401K Match

PTO 3 weeks + 10 holidays

Health, Dental, Vision

Descripción de la vacante

Thompson seeks a Foster Care Licensing Supervisor to lead Licensing and Training Specialists, ensuring licensing, recruitment, and compliance meet state standards. The role blends community-based and hybrid work, with occasional evenings or weekends for orientations and recruitment activities.

You will review case files, coach staff, support recruitment strategy, and collaborate with leadership to maintain traumat-informed practices consistent with Thompson’s CARE principles.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field plus 2 years of related experience; or Master’s in social work with 1 year related experience; or Master’s in human services with 2 years related experience; or Bachelor’s in human services with 3 years related experience.
• Verified 3 years of high performance work experience in a related field.
• Leadership/management exposure through projects, coordination, or supervision.
• Willingness to pass drug screening and extensive background check.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership, oversight, and support to Licensing and Training Specialists.
• Oversee licensing, recruitment, compliance, and support activities to meet regulatory standards.
• Review licensing status reports, supervise staff, manage scheduling, and address licensing timelines.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Educación

MSW or related

Bachelor’s in social work or related

Descripción del empleo

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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