Licensing & Training Specialist, Foster Care

Thompson; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid time off first year

10 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Referral bonus

Public Service Loan Forgiveness after

State loan repayment up to $50k

Mileage reimbursement

Phone and laptop provided

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Thompson is seeking a Licensing and Training Specialist in Charlotte, NC to recruit, train, and license foster parents, provide pre‑service training, and evaluate applicants based on state and agency policy. The role also guides families through licensing, ensures ongoing training compliance, maintains audit-ready files, and collaborates with the foster care team to support placement stability.

The position requires strong customer service, excellent communication, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience.
• Valid driver’s license; meet all credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards (Qualified Professional in North Carolina).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Pass drug screening and extensive background check.

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 documentation to the state and agency.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with training, provide quarterly supervision/assessment, maintain audit‑ready files, and work with the foster care coordinator to support placement stability.
• Public speaking and marketing to recruit families.

Skills

Training

Recruitment

Public speaking

Customer service

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The organization’s continuum of care encompasses prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All programs are trauma‑informed and evidence‑based with the intention of building resilience in clients (ages 0‑18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Core values include Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

Role Overview

What will you do as a Licensing and Training Specialist?

• 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 documentation to the state and agency.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with training, provide quarterly supervision/assessment, maintain audit‑ready files, and work with the foster care coordinator to support placement stability.
• Public speaking and marketing to recruit families.

Typical day and expectations

• Work hours 8 am‑5 pm with flexibility for evenings or weekends to meet with foster parents or marketing tasks.
• Excellent customer service, assist in locating placements, work independently and with a team to ensure safe placement and maintain documentation requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay range: $42 k – $45 k annually.
• Full‑time benefits.
• 3 weeks paid time off in the first year plus 10 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, and life insurance options.
• 401(k) match.
• Education reimbursement.
• Referral bonus.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years.
• Eligibility for state loan repayment program up to $50 k.
• Paid time off for community volunteering.
• Free EAP services.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• iPhone and laptop provided for eligible roles.
• Growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience.
• Valid driver’s license; meet all credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards (Qualified Professional in North Carolina).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Pass drug screening and extensive background check.

Ideal Fit

• Passion for working with youth & adolescents.
• Desire to make an impact on the lives of others.
• Alignment with values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, Integrity.

Interested candidates should apply at thompsoncff.org. Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify.