Program Director, Licensing/Foster Care

SupportFinity™; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking a Program Director to lead licensing and foster care programs in South Carolina. The role involves strategic leadership, ensuring compliance and cultivating an effective organizational culture. The ideal candidate has significant leadership experience and a passion for staff development.

With a focus on trauma-informed care, this position also includes monitoring operational metrics, guiding program direction, and maintaining strong community connections. This is a hybrid position offering competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Meet licensing and credentialing standards.
• 3 years of successful leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in licensing or foster care leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data on census, referrals, and finances.
• Establish a trauma-informed culture.
• Collaborate with leaders to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Oversee long-term planning for licensing and training.

Skills

Leadership experience

Licensing/Training expertise

Coaching abilities

Data monitoring

Business development

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Tools

iPhone and laptop

Job description

About Thompson

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee and Kentucky. Our continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services and foster care. Programs are trauma‑informed and evidence‑based, focusing on building resilience in clients (ages 0‑18) and families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

Position: Program Director, Licensing/Foster Care

We are looking for a strategic leader to oversee licensing, training, and foster care programs, ensuring compliance, culture, and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data on census, referrals, productivity, and finances; take necessary action.
• Establish a trauma‑informed culture and model best clinical practices.
• Prioritize self‑care and wellness of direct care staff.
• Collaborate with leaders to ensure programs under their chain achieve targeted outcomes and financial success.
• Oversee long‑term planning and strategy for licensing, training, and foster care.
• Communicate and set climate with staff.
• Ensure programs have sufficient resources to succeed.
• Select, coach, assess, and develop staff.
• Contribute to organizational design and structure decisions.
• Build relationships internally and externally for organizational benefit.
• Develop and cultivate new business opportunities for short‑ and long‑term benefits.
• Align direct reports’ objectives with overall business strategy.
• Provide continual coaching and development for staff.
• Use performance assessments constructively to improve performance.
• Balance task and resources among teams.
• Coordinate foster parent events and local recruitment events.
• Maintain program licensure as a Child Placing Agency (CPA).

Benefits

• Starting pay range: $60–75k annually.
• Full‑time benefits.
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) in 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 of service.
• Paid time off for volunteer community service.
• Free EAP services.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• iPhone and laptop provided for eligible roles.
• Multiple opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Meet credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as they pertain to the program(s) led.
• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Position is hybrid/remote within South Carolina only.
• 3 years of successful leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in licensing/training and/or foster care leadership.
• Capacity and coachability for future growth and development as a leader.

Ideal Candidate

• Passion for growing and developing staff.
• Committed to making a meaningful impact on lives of others.
• Values Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

Salary: $60–75k annually.

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.