Licensing & Training Specialist, Foster Care

THOMPSON Child & Family Focus

. Recruit, train, and license foster parents .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $42,000 - $45,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruiting, training, and licensing foster parents while ensuring compliance with state and agency policies. Proficient in conducting assessments, maintaining documentation, and providing support for child placements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Social WorkQualified Professional In North Carolina2 Years Of Relevant Professional ExperienceProficient In Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent Written And Oral Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Passion For Working With Youth & AdolescentsCommitment To ExcellenceCommitment To InnovationCommitment To CaringCommitment To Integrity

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Foster CareLicensing ProcessPre-Service TrainingCompliancePublic SpeakingMarketingChild PlacementsAudit-Ready FilesSupervisionAssessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Submit licensing documentation to the state and required agency documents
Ensure foster parent training remains in compliance after licensing
Provide at least quarterly supervision/assessment
Maintain audit-ready files and documentation requirements
Work with the foster care coordinator to provide comprehensive support for maintaining child placements
Conduct public speaking and marketing to recruit families
Assist in locating placements for children
Work independently and with a team to ensure safe placement of children
Work typical hours of 8–5, with occasional evenings or weekends to meet with foster parents or support marketing activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field
A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Must meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the program(s) you lead
Meets criteria as a Qualified Professional in North Carolina
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must pass a drug screening test
Extensive background check is required
Passion for working with youth & adolescents
Commitment to Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity

Benefits

Comp & perks

3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year
10 paid holidays
Health insurance options
Dental insurance options
Vision insurance options
Short-Term Disability insurance options
Long-Term Disability insurance options
Life insurance options
401K Match
Education Reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
Paid time off for volunteering in the community
Free EAP services
Mileage Reimbursement
iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
Multiple opportunities for growth