Foster Care Licensing & Training Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Match

Education Reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Equipment provided (iPhone, laptop)

Job summary

Thompson is seeking a Licensing and Training Specialist in the Foster Care Department to recruit, train, license, and support foster families. This role involves delivering pre-service training, assessing applicants, and guiding them through licensing with state and agency documentation to ensure compliance.

Flexibility is needed for occasional evenings or weekends to meet with foster parents, market the program, and provide ongoing supervision and support.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver License.
• Must meet credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, Train, and license foster parents in the Foster Care Department.
• Provide pre-service training for potential foster parents and assess eligibility.
• Guide potential parents through the licensing process and submit documents to state and agency.
• Maintain audit-ready files and provide quarterly supervision/assessment.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

MS Office

Written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Thompson is seeking a Licensing and Training Specialist in the Foster Care Department to recruit, train, license, and support foster families. This role involves delivering pre-service training, assessing applicants, and guiding them through licensing with state and agency documentation to ensure compliance.

Flexibility is needed for occasional evenings or weekends to meet with foster parents, market the program, and provide ongoing supervision and support.