Licensing Supervisor, Foster Care

Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

3 weeks PTO + 10 holidays

401K match

Education reimbursement

Referral bonus

Public Service Loan Forgiveness via 10

Mileage reimbursement

iPhone and laptop provided

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program in Tennessee is seeking a Licensing Supervisor for the Foster Care department. You will lead Licensing and Training Specialists and drive licensing, compliance, and recruitment efforts in a trauma-informed, outcomes-driven way.

You will review status reports, coach staff, manage workflows, and partner with program leaders to support foster families. The role is community-based or hybrid, with occasional evenings or weekends for

Qualifications

• Must have Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with 2+ years of direct experience; or
• Master’s degree in social work with 1 year of direct experience; or
• Master’s in Human Services with 2 years of direct experience; or
• Bachelor’s in Human Services with 3 years of direct experience; or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, and support to Licensing and Training Specialists.
• Ensure foster home licensing, licensing compliance, and recruiting meet regulatory standards.
• Review status reports, supervise staff, and coach for performance and outcomes.
• Collaborate with program leadership and partners for continuity of foster family support.
• Assist with scheduling coverage and respond to urgent licensing issues.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Coaching

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelors in Social Work

MSW

MSW in Human Services

Bachelors in Human Services

Job description

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 the 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-64,500k 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
• 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.
• Applicants must reside in Tennessee to be considered

You’re the right fit for the Licensing Supervisor role 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.

Salary Description

$49k-64,500k annually

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