Foster Care Licensing & Training Specialist

Thompson; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and

Life insurance options

401K Match

Education Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Clinical Supervision Reimbursement for

Public Service Loan Forgiveness via FA

Paid time off + holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

iPhone and Laptop provided

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Thompson is hiring a Licensing and Training Specialist to recruit, train, and license foster parents, providing pre-service training and evaluating applicants per state policies. You’ll guide families through licensing, ensuring documentation is complete and kept audit-ready throughout placement support.

The role requires public speaking and marketing to recruit more foster families, with flexible hours including evenings or weekends as needed, in a mission-driven nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver License.
• Must meet credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department in which you work.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Currently certified as a Child Welfare Case Manager or a Licensing Counselor with the Florida Certification Board.

Responsibilities

• 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 licensing documentation to the state as well as required agency documents.
• Maintain compliance, provide at least quarterly supervision/assessment, and keep audit-ready files.
• Public speaking and marketing to recruit families.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Thompson is hiring a Licensing and Training Specialist to recruit, train, and license foster parents, providing pre-service training and evaluating applicants per state policies. You’ll guide families through licensing, ensuring documentation is complete and kept audit-ready throughout placement support.

The role requires public speaking and marketing to recruit more foster families, with flexible hours including evenings or weekends as needed, in a mission-driven nonprofit setting.